Abstract: A method for the destruction of a localized mine, wherein an unmanned underwater vessel cooperates as a primary vessel (11) withy another unmanned remote-controlled underwater vessel acting as a secondary vessel (12) and which is provided with an explosive charge for explosion purposes. To reduce clearing costs compared to a method that uses a disposable vessel and to reduce clearing times compared to a method using a re-usable clearing vehicle, the primary and secondary vessels (11, 12) are used in an autonomously operating mode wherein the secondary vessel (12) is remotely controlled by the primary vessel (11).