Lithuania and Finland plan to begin domestic anti-personnel mine manufacturing in 2026, with some of the supplies potentially earmarked for Ukraine to counter the Russian threat, Reuters reported on July 9.
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Trimatrix@lemmy.world 4 days ago
I thought the world collectively agreed anti-personnel landmines were a mostly bad idea? Or am I being incredibly naive?
halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world 3 days ago
They totally did, because they’re indiscriminate and remain well after conflicts are over.
And then Russia started mining because they don’t give a fuck. So mines are already being used in the conflict. Ukraine not having that option just ties their hands.
stink@lemmygrad.ml 3 days ago
Source? Finland and Lithuania have been talking about doing this for 3 years now.