ZALA has produced information posters on mine and blast hazards

April 4 is International Mine Awareness Day. In anticipation of this date, ZALA released information posters about the types of explosive ordnance and what to do if you encounter one. Mines, unexploded ordnance, UAV debris, and defunct attack drones are dangerous remnants of the SVO, which can be found today in border areas and new regions of our country. Vigilance is also essential in regions of Russia far from the country's western borders—the threat of terrorism is relevant to all countries worldwide.

ZALA posters warn that dangerous objects may not look like mines or shells at all. An explosive substance can be hidden in an electrical appliance, a tin can, a toy, a bag or a package left unattended. Therefore, the main rule formulated by the International Mine Action Centre of the Russian Armed Forces is that any object of unnatural origin is potentially dangerous.

If you find a suspicious object:

— Don't touch! Don't try to open, move, or disassemble. — Move at least 100 meters away. — Warn people around you. — Call 911 immediately.

ZALA posters in high quality are available for free download and can be printed out. They can be placed in schools, train stations, shopping centres, public transport stops to help people remember safety rules.

Remember, even a small object can pose a threat. Sharing this information with others can save lives.