14 Oct 2025 “NADIYA” MINE-CLEARING MACHINE RETURNS TO SERVICE AFTER “LANCET” DRONE STRIKE IN EASTERN UKRAINE
“NADIYA” RETURNS TO THE FIELD: MINE-CLEARING MACHINE RESTORED AFTER “LANCET” ATTACK AND RESUMES OPERATIONS IN EASTERN UKRAINE
October 14, 2025 – The DOK-ING MV-10 robotic mine-clearing machine, nicknamed “Nadiya” (“Hope”) by the military and delivered to the State Special Transport Service (SSTS) in February 2024, has successfully returned to service after being severely damaged by a Russian “Lancet” loitering munition in eastern Ukraine. This marks an unprecedented case in Ukraine – the first successful restoration of a demining machine following such an attack.
Before the incident, Nadiya had cleared 91.31 hectares (913,100 m²) of agricultural land in the Kherson and Mykolaiv regions. “Nadiya” neutralized over 1,350 explosive remnants of war, including cluster munitions, mines, grenades, and artillery shells.
How the attack happened:
While operating in eastern farmlands, the machine was detected by enemy reconnaissance drones and subsequently targeted by a Lancet strike UAV. Thanks to remote operation, the crew remained safe; however, Nadiya suffered a direct hit, resulting in extensive damage to the wiring, bodywork, hydraulics, and fire suppression systems.
The Ukrainian company A3Tech, together with the help of DOK-ING’s team, restored the machine in a record 20 days. Specialists carried out a complete disassembly, replaced burned tubing and connections, repaired the hull using laser cutting and welding, and installed new tanks, wiring, and hydraulic systems.
“This is truly a unique case. A direct drone strike is a serious test for a machine not designed to operate under such conditions. Key moving parts were heavily damaged, but thanks to the joint efforts of A3Tech, the State Special Transport Service, and DOK-ING, we managed to bring Nadiya back to life in record time,” commented Severyn Lubkivskyi, Business Development Director at DOK-ING.
After repairs, Nadiya successfully passed field tests, processing over 20,000 m² under full load and confirming complete operational reliability.
“Thanks to the close cooperation with DOK-ING, we’ve already localised about 30% of the mine-clearing machines production in Ukraine, assembling them from scratch, manufacturing parts, and performing full-cycle repairs,” said Marat Mints, Director of A3Tech. “Over the past two years, we’ve improved our production and repair capabilities to handle even such extraordinary recoveries after strikes even more powerful than the ones machines like Nadiya were developed to withstand. But this is our reality — and we’re proud to help speed up the demining process so that people can return to normal life and work despite the war.”
Ihor Bezkaravaynyi, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine, added:
“Localising production and repair is crucial both for the country’s economy and for the fast recovery of liberated territories. In this case, localisation made it possible to carry out an exceptional repair of a complex technological system entirely within Ukraine – something unprecedented before. We’re proud of our people, our partnerships, and the companies contributing to rebuilding and strengthening Ukrainian capacity.”
Today, Nadiya is once again operating in eastern Ukraine, helping sappers clear land and return it to civilian use.
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DOK-ING is a global leader in heavy-duty robotic systems, specialising in military engineering, CBRNe, counterterrorism, emergency response, and underground mining. Headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia, DOK-ING operates across more than 40 countries, delivering innovative, autonomous solutions to enhance operational safety and efficiency. By integrating cutting-edge technology with real-world applications, DOK-ING remains at the forefront of industry advancements, safeguarding lives and critical infrastructure worldwide.
