- Mines, UXO, and IEDs in the Ukrainian context
- Typical areas of contamination: roadsides, buildings, abandoned facilities, agricultural land
Introduction to Explosive Threats
- Common signs of mines and IEDs
- Camouflage and deception techniques used in civilian areas
- Golden rules: stop, don't touch, mark, withdraw, report
- Case studies of civilian incidents
Civilian Safety Principles
Safety Measures & Response Planning
- Safe behavior on foot, in vehicles, or inside buildings
- What not to do when suspecting an explosive hazard
Immediate Actions for Civilians
- How to leave a contaminated area without causing panic
- Group movement rules and spacing for safety
- How civilians should report to authorities or demining teams
- Communicating clear and structured information
- Identifying mock/inert explosive devices in a controlled environment
- Simulated field walk: encountering a suspicious object
- Practicing the correct reaction: stop, mark, report, withdraw
- Group navigation exercise through a “contaminated” area
Gain awareness of realistic explosive threats in the civilian environment
Learn to recognize and avoid danger rather than engage with it
Understand proper reporting channels to authorities and demining experts
Increase confidence and reduce risk during missions in contaminated zones
Acquire safe reaction skills to protect themselves and their teams
Mine & Explosives Awareness Module
For staff of diplomatic missions, NGOs, journalists and other civilians working in Ukraine — especially those who may travel through recently demined territories.
This course is designed for civilians. Participants are not trained to neutralize or disarm explosive devices - the goal is to recognize, avoid, and react safely until specialized teams take over.