Ukraine: drones detect landmines with centimeter-level accuracy

A Ukrainian producer has developed an anti-landmine drone with centimeter-level accuracy. The Ukrainian enterprise, in partnership with a foreign firm, developed special magnetometric sensors for drones to detect unexploded ordnance, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry’s press service said. “The sensors are mounted on a quadcopter, which flies within the designated area at an altitude of 5-10…

Ukraine: banana imports up in 2019

Ukraine in 2019 updated its historical record for banana imports, having purchased about 275,000 tons, up by 8-9% YoY. Experts say a record volume of banana imports to Ukraine has been observed against the background of growing output of Ukrainian fruit and berries and a decreased number consumers due to loss of control over the…

Ukraine: 40 General Electric locomotives to be bought

On December 30, 2019 the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine, Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian Railways) and Wabtec (GE Transportation) signed a memorandum, which provided for conclusion of contracts for the delivery of 40 General Electric TE33AC locomotives in 2020 and the provision of maintenance service for 70 such locomotives. “We plan to purchase 40 General Electric locomotives…