Humanitarian demining training according to the third-level international standards (IMAS EOD L3) was organized by the International Mine Action Training Center in Peja, Republic of Serbia, for Ukrainian defenders.
From the Dnipro State University of Internal Affairs (DSUIA), Vadym FURSA, Head of the Tactical and Special Training Department, and Vasyl POLYVANIUK, Professor of the Department, participated in the training.
The training program involved mastering the humanitarian demining course based on international standards, specifically focusing on the disposal of explosive ordnance.
During the theoretical part, participants learned about NATO and Russian-made ammunition, their markings, and identification systems. They studied Yugoslavian-made fuses, landmines, booby traps, submunitions, and air-dropped munitions.
The practical part of the training included the identification of explosive devices, handling them, performing procedures for their destruction, and safely transporting explosives to designated disposal sites. During field exercises, special attention was given to identifying telltale signs in the terrain, conducting non-technical and technical area surveys, mapping minefields, and working with metal detectors and metal detection equipment.
Upon completing both the theoretical and practical parts, all participants passed a series of exams that tested their teamwork and leadership skills in individual tasks. The DSUIA representatives received the highest scores in the exams, and Vadym FURSA was recommended for advanced training at the highest operator preparation level—IMAS EOD Level 3+.
The participants were also briefed on the current situation in Ukraine caused by the armed aggression of the Russian Federation.
The acquired knowledge will be utilized during the training and retraining of future law enforcement officers and will contribute to the development of educational and methodological materials on relevant subjects.
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