During demining operations, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) operators’ legs and lower extremities are exposed to blast and fragmentation injuries. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential in such operations, as it can significantly reduce the severity of injuries sustained. Unexploded anti-personnel
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Mines are traditionally viewed as defensive weapons designed to deny access to certain areas, slow down advancing forces, or protect strategic positions. However, in modern warfare, the use of mines has evolved. They have also been employed offensively to disrupt
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A total of 164 countries have signed the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel mines – almost all nations, except the global powers. But has the treaty really altered the nature of warfare? In Ukraine, for instance, anti-personnel mines are still employed
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Anti-personnel landmines pose a serious threat to modern soldiers, leading to amputations and even fatalities. These mines also cause devastation among civilian populations long after conflicts end. To counter this danger, manufacturers have developed anti-mine blast boots. Designing anti-mine blast
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