Colombia: Training soldiers to demine in conflict
By DW
25 June 2022 |
4:46 pm
Ukraine is facing the challenge of demining territory invaded by Russia. Now it will receive help from the Colombian military, which built its expertise fighting guerilla groups. DW's Johan Ramirez met soldiers who will lend Ukraine their know-how.
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