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Military training for civilians begins in Kyiv

Saturday, 9 July 2022, 13:46
Military training for civilians begins in Kyiv

IRYNA BALACHUK — SATURDAY, 9 JULY 2022, 13:46

Military exercises for civilians have begun in Kyiv in order to increase the city’s level of protection.

Source: Kyiv City Administration with reference to Vitali Klychko, Mayor of Kyiv

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Details: Employees of municipal services and regional state administrations of the capital are undergoing military training exercises.

 

The lesson plan includes training in:

  • handling firearms and procedures for when under enemy fire
  • battlefield medicine
  • engineering and procedures for handling explosive objects
  • ensuring civil protection of the population
  • actions in case of radiation and chemical pollution

Klychko has emphasised that the city will later involve all those willing to participate in such training.

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The training is being organised in every district of the capital.

Background:

  • A joint training centre for training units of the Territorial Defence and Municipal Security of the capital is operating in Kyiv.
  • The capital authorities plan to expand the national resistance training program, developing training for all categories of the civilian population, in particular for women, university students and high school students.

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