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Ukrainian police defuse nearly 26 tons of Russian war material since conflict began
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Ukrainian police defuse nearly 26 tons of Russian war material since conflict began

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ukrainian police have defused nearly 26 tons of Russian explosive devices since the war began.
  • Specialists conducted over 162,000 interventions, removing nearly 490,000 munitions and inspecting over 53,000 hectares.
  • The work of sappers is crucial for ensuring safe returns home, reopening schools, and rebuilding communities.

Ukrainian National Police sappers have neutralized approximately 26 tons of Russian ordnance since the full-scale invasion began, according to the head of the service, Ivan Vigivski. These experts have undertaken over 162,000 interventions, removing nearly 490,000 munitions and clearing almost 26 tons of explosives. They have also inspected more than 53,000 hectares of territory.

bravery, composure, integrity, and dedication

— Ivan VigivskiHead of the Ukrainian National Police's explosive ordnance disposal service, praising his experts.

Vigivski highlighted the "bravery, composure, integrity, and dedication" of these specialists in carrying out their "important mission." He emphasized that their efforts directly contribute to safe returns for civilians, the reopening of schools, the reconstruction of communities, and allow thousands of Ukrainian families to live without fear.

their important mission

— Ivan VigivskiDescribing the work of the sappers.

The nature of modern warfare constantly evolves, presenting new threats. Sappers regularly encounter new types of mines, improvised explosive devices, attack drones, and munitions used by the enemy against the civilian population. Vigivski stated that their experience, knowledge, and professionalism are invaluable to Ukraine.

Your bravery, composure, integrity, and dedication deserve the greatest respect

— Ivan VigivskiAddressing the sappers.

He specifically thanked specialists who, despite being injured in the line of duty, continue their vital work. He also remembered those sappers who lost their lives while saving others. The enemy leaves behind a trail of death through mines, booby traps, unexploded ordnance, and camouflaged explosive devices, a threat that police sappers confront daily as they are the first to enter dangerous areas to inspect roads, homes, fields, and forests. Every successful defusal saves lives.

Every one of their sorties carries a risk. Every successfully defused explosive device means lives saved

— Ivan VigivskiDescribing the daily dangers faced by sappers.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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