The Russian mines slowing Ukraine’s counteroffensive, and those fighting to neutralize them

A deep dive into Russian anti-tank mines, and the de-mining volunteers who risk it all. Plus, I explain why the once pro-Ukraine aid conservative think tank Heritage Foundation switched sides.

Tim’s note: My friend Ryan McBeth and I teamed up to write this story about Russian mines – and the brave people who are working to disarm them. I brought the human interest angle, and he brought his hard-won technical expertise. 

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