A group of Ukrainian veterans who were injured by explosive devices has completed training in the basics of geoinformation systems (GIS) software, which was conducted with the support of the UN.
The head of the Main Department of Demining Activities, Civil Protection, and Environmental Safety at the Ministry of Defense, Colonel Ruslan Berehulia, emphasized that geoinformation systems currently play an important role in demining operations, as they improve operational efficiency.
“Geoinformation systems allow for the creation of maps of contaminated areas, monitoring of the demining process, and utilization of databases. The use of GIS is becoming increasingly widespread in demining activities. Therefore, this training opens up new opportunities for the professional development of veterans in the field of humanitarian demining,” said Colonel Ruslan Berehulia.
Additionally, with UN support, an introductory training course is taking place in Kyiv for veterans to familiarize themselves with the use of mechanized demining machines in clearing de-occupied areas of Ukraine from mines and unexploded remnants of war.
As part of the event, which will run until December 18, veterans will have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills on national mine action standards and learn about the main types of mechanized demining machines.
During the sessions, veterans will become familiar with the key tactical and technical characteristics of mechanized demining machines, their completeness, operational principles, and specific operational peculiarities depending on terrain type, time of year, and the procedure for their use in coordination with demining groups.
Special attention was focused on observing safety measures during the operation of these machines.
