New drone tech could help clear unexploded mines in Ukraine

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New drone technology could make it easier to clear unexploded bombs, mines in Ukraine

Among the horrors of war, landmines and unexploded ordnances linger and kill for years afterward. Ukraine is littered with landmines and bombs from both sides. Clearing those explosives is a massive and complicated task, but two young Americans are working on a technological advancement that could make it easier. Special correspondent Jack Hewson reports with the support of the Pulitzer Center.

AIR DATE 9/14/23

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