Prince Harry has made a landmark statement highlighting urgent humanitarian concerns and drawing attention to the evolving crisis in Ukraine and the growing role of technology in modern demining efforts.
On the ground, the Duke of Sussex saw how old-fashioned manual clearing is being rapidly transformed by innovation.
Drones that scan dangerous land from above, advanced mapping systems that mark threats with precision, and smarter demining techniques are now being used to protect both civilians and the teams working on the front lines.
His comments come at a moment of heightened royal activity as King Charles nears the start of a visit to the United States.
The HALO Trust tweeted its remarks on Monday, sharing a visit that brought the brutal reality of modern warfare and the technology battles back into sharp focus.
Ukraine is today widely regarded as one of the most mine-contaminated countries on Earth, with entire regions still insecure long after the fighting has moved elsewhere.
Harry also witnessed and praised the organization’s forward-thinking approach, stressing that this is about much more than removing explosives.
