Ukrainian Soldiers Use Farm Equipment on Frontlines: It was the Soldiers’ Idea

Across Ukraine, local farmers are doing more than just growing food, they’re helping save lives.

Ukrainian Farmers Step In to Help Clear Landmines

Agricultural communities in Ukraine have donated five specialized mine-clearing vehicles to the Armed Forces.

The idea came directly from soldiers on the front lines, who contacted farmers for help.

Many of these farmers had already been removing mines from their own fields in order to continue working the land.

The Machines Were Built After Requests from the Front

Farmers didn’t wait for government approval or foreign aid. After hearing from Ukrainian troops, they got to work designing and funding new equipment.

Their goal was to build something fast and practical to deal with the thousands of mines left behind in rural areas.

Designed from Farming Know-How

The mine-clearing vehicles are based on the same kind of rollers used in agriculture.

These rollers apply pressure to the ground, triggering mines in a controlled way.

This method lets the machines safely clear paths without putting soldiers or farmers in harm’s way.

Built to Handle Rough Terrain

The design uses three modular sections, each with four wheels.

This setup helps the machines adapt to hilly or damaged terrain, where heavier equipment could get stuck.

They are lightweight, mobile, and effective — ideal for the war-torn countryside.

Passed NATO Standards

After being tested in real conditions, the new mine-clearers passed all the necessary safety checks and are now certified under NATO standards.

This is a rare achievement for locally built, civilian-funded equipment and adds to their credibility on the battlefield.

First Prototype Funded by Farmers

The first machine was funded entirely by local farmers pooling their own money.

After it proved successful, more communities joined the effort, raising funds for additional vehicles.

These machines are now being deployed where they’re needed most.

Ukraine’s Military Has Ordered More

Encouraged by the success of the first units, Ukraine’s military has placed an order for 23 more mine-clearing vehicles.

So far, the total cost is around $300,000, with five machines already delivered and three more in production.

Mines Still Threaten Liberated Lands

In August 2025 alone, Ukrainian forces cleared nearly 6,000 hectares of land and found over 8,400 explosive devices.

Since the start of the war, more than 458,000 mines and shells have been defused. The threat remains, but thanks to civilian support, help is on the way.

This article is made and published by Kathrine Frich, which may have used AI in the preparation