In any modern war, knowledge of explosive device designs and purposes is the key to survival and victory.
In addition to a wide range of standard mining devices, russian occupiers employ all kinds of tripwires and improvised explosive devices. Ignoring the rules of International Humanitarian Law — and often even basic logic — they mine everything: personal belongings, weapons, ammunition, wallets, children’s toys, and even the corpses of their fallen comrades.
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Under the guidance of experienced instructors, armed not only with specialized training but also with real combat experience, the soldiers of the 2nd International Legion constantly refine their mine safety knowledge.
Instructors share situations from their own experience, telling how they and their brothers-in-arms managed to survive and complete missions despite the enemy’s well-camouflaged explosive devices.
Combat training — including mine safety — is a process that never stops in the Legions, since new enemy tactics and methods are constantly being discovered. These must be communicated to the soldiers in time. After all, forewarned is forearmed.
Side by side with foreign volunteers, Ukrainians also serve in the 2nd International Legion. In the breaks between active combat operations, they continuously improve their professional skills to be ready for any surprises.
Learn more about the International Legions for the Defense of Ukraine and how to join them here.
The International Legions operate as a special-purpose formation directly subordinate to the Command of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Volunteers from more than 75 countries are defending Ukraine's independence and helping safeguard the security of the free world.
As Defense Express previously reported, the International Legions for the Defense of Ukraine released footage showing russian occupiers being eliminated in combat.
We also wrote that the 1st International Legion striked russian targets with drones. Servicemen of its UAV unit demonstrated how they destroy russian military equipment on the battlefield.
Read more: Ukraine's 2nd International Legion Shows How to Eliminate a russian Special Forces Unit
