Paul Heslop

Jade McGlynn, a War Studies expert from King's College, delves into the underground warfare in occupied Ukraine, illuminating resistance efforts and the significance of identity amidst conflict. Paul Heslop, a Senior Mine Action Advisor for the UN, discusses the daunting challenge of landmine clearance, emphasizing the humanitarian implications of unexploded ordnance. They also explore recent military aid pledges from Europe and the historic drone attack on Chernobyl, heightening global nuclear safety concerns and political tensions.

Jasmin Dann from the Halo Trust and Paul Heslop at the UN Development Programme discuss the challenges of clearing landmines in Ukraine. They talk about the scale of the problem, methods of locating landmines, and the use of animal detection systems. Arkady Ostrovsky shares insights from his interview with Ukraine's armed forces commander.