In Vyshneve, following a rocket attack by Russian forces, rescue workers and the police are conducting mine safety training sessions for local residents. Mobile safety classes are being held at the site of the shelling, in schools and in public spaces. According to the State Emergency Service, over 300 people have already attended the training sessions, whilst experts continue to locate and defuse explosive ordnance, including rocket fragments.
Briefly about the main points
- Mine safety training sessions are continuing in Vyshneve following the shelling.
- More than 300 residents have already attended training sessions in the mobile classrooms.
- The State Emergency Service and the police have identified and defused several explosive devices.
- Particular attention is being paid to children and the workers clearing the rubble.
- The town remains potentially dangerous due to debris and unexploded ordnance.
How mine safety lessons are organised in Vyshneve
After missile strike On 8 July, mobile safety classes organised by the State Emergency Service in collaboration with the National Police are taking place in Vyshneve. The sessions are being held directly at the site of the shelling, as well as in schools and public spaces across the town. Rescue workers are paying particular attention to children, their parents and workers involved in clearing the rubble.
Experts explain how to recognise potentially explosive objects, why you must not approach or touch them, and also outline the steps to take if you spot any suspicious objects. Over the past week, more than 300 city residents have attended mine safety training sessions.
The current situation regarding explosive devices
After the shelling in Vyshneve There are still areas that are potentially dangerous due to rocket debris and the possible presence of unexploded ordnance. The State Emergency Service reports that several explosive devices have been found and defused amongst the rubble of damaged buildings.
The exact number of hazardous sites has not been disclosed. Not all areas of the city have yet been fully surveyed by bomb disposal experts, so there remains a risk of accidental detonation.
Advice from rescue workers and the authorities’ response
Head of the Kyiv Regional State Administration Ruslan Kravchenko called on residents to exercise the utmost caution and not to ignore the instructions given by the emergency services. The State Emergency Service emphasises the need to report any suspicious objects immediately by calling 101 or 102.
UNICEF and international organisations are supporting mine safety awareness campaigns in the Kyiv region, helping to raise awareness among children and adults.
- Do not approach or touch any suspicious objects
- Do not attempt to move or dispose of the object yourself
- Move to a safe distance and warn others
- Please report the item immediately by calling 101 or 102
Challenges and risks for the residents of Vyshneve
Despite active preventive measures, the risk of accidental explosions in Vyshneve remains high due to widespread contamination of the area explosive objects. Ukraine is one of the most heavily mined countries in the world, and the situation in Vyshneve reflects a nationwide problem.
The use of mobile safety classes makes it possible to respond quickly to changing circumstances and reach a wide audience; however, completely clearing the city of hazardous debris takes time and resources.
