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Rescuers and police plan civilian drills in various regions

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The drills aim to explain to citizens how to act in case of an alarm signal and evacuation plan.

The Interior Ministry plans to hold training and drills for the civilian population, in particular on handling explosive substances, in various regions of Ukraine. This is reported by the Interior Ministry's Communications Department, citing Minister Denys Monastyrskyi.

Denys Monastyrskyi
Minister of Internal Affairs

The drills will involve the best specialists and instructors from the State Emergency Service, the National Police, the National Guard and the State Border Guard Service.

According to him, the emphasis will be placed on safety when handling explosive objects. All instructors underwent intensive training abroad in Britain, the United States, Canada, Poland and other countries.

The minister added that in all regions the operability of public alert systems and the coordination of local services in emergencies will be checked.

The relevant units have already begun preparing for the drills, holding joint meetings with local authorities. The drills aim to explain to citizens how to act in case of an alarm signal and evacuation plan.