This week, another group of seven Dog Will join to the Ukrainian armysupporting the country not only in Dimmation oa Explosive detectionbut also in the identification of Radioactive materials. They have already given a dozen to the Ukrainian Armed Forces Specially trained dogs who work with their Ukrainian instructors since 2023, helping Ukrainians to demic their country.
Training
The dogs that will go to the Ukrainian Armed Forces have received Training specialized in Belgium, Poland, Italy, Malta, Luxembourg and Finland. A field of adaptation of the fourteenth day was also held in Poland, during which the Ukrainian formation met their new pupils.
In addition, the instructors have received training, among other things, to be provided Medical assistance specialized to dogs of service that work in combat and in operating conditions.
50 dogs at the service of the Ukrainian company
Find e Neutralize missilesCarghi, explosives or radioactive materials are an integral part of the restoration of the security of the civilian population, infrastructure and critical structures.
Him European Commission project for Ukraine Includes Training of a total of 50 dogs at the service of the Ukrainian population fighting Russian aggression. The pilot program EC intends to detect Radiological material that could have been hospitals After the Russian invasion and hidden by the criminals.
Equipment
Also The dogs have been equipped in particular trained to detect these substances during the registers of the areas issued, as well as with Special boots and harnesses y eyeglasses. Each dog has been provided Medical kitAn additional transport kennel and equipment was given, as well as a monthly food supply.
Guardians
In addition, the new dog trainers have received a specialized training in the emergency room for medical service for service dogs operating in a combat or operational environment.
The instructors practiced the K9 TCCC procedures, focusing on the most serious injuries of Zapadores dogs (search dogs). Using two German shepherd dogs and a special simulator, they were practiced Bleeding interventions huge, amputationsthoracic lesions, pneumothorax and hypothermia, among others.
No dog has suffered
To date, No dog died while doing homework explosive or chopped explosive detection. The European Commission underlines that the project is carried out by fully respecting the safety standards of EU animals. The animals were trained in the framework of a project of General Directorate of Migration and Affairs of the Interior of the European Commission and the service of foreign policy tools (FPI).
