The mine-clearing detachment of the International Mine Action Center of the Russian Armed Forces is absolutely automated and fitted with advanced mine-clearing and safety equipment. The detachment also includes a unit with mine-searching dogs.

Earlier, specialists of the International Mine Action Center of the Russian Armed Forces have accomplished mine-clearing operation in Palmyra. The Russian military servicemen have defused almost 18.000 explosive devices and cleared 825 hectares as well as 8,500 buildings.