I’m 17, and built a landmine-detecting device while in hiding from Putin’s war

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'It was terrifying to think that at any moment we could lose a loved one, and our homes could be destroyed.' | ✍ Igor Klymenko

to the countryside, where we sheltered in a basement. This was an incredibly scary and stressful time for the entire community.

My favourite subjects had always been maths and science, and I had long-dreamed of inventing something that could help the world. I decided to pour all my energy into building a landmine-detecting device to help protect not just my fellow Ukrainians, but all victims of war. I soon realised that a flying drone would present a major advantage in not setting off mines, and could be adapted to work for both anti-personnel landmines, which detonate when a person steps on them, and anti-vehicle landmines, which can be triggered remotely, or by pressure on the road from cars or tanks.

I have now received two official patents in Ukraine for two separate drone-detecting features we invented for the prototypes. From the basement my family and I were in, I kept studying and working hard to complete my high school education. It was an unimaginably difficult time for us all, but continuing with my learning gave me a small sense of normality.had the power to help my people far more than the bombings could hurt us. Education transforms lives, everywhere, every day.

 

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