ZALA has produced information posters on mine and blast hazards

4 April is International Mine Awareness Day. In anticipation of this date, ZALA has produced information posters on what explosive hazards are and how to behave when they are detected. Mines, unexploded ordnance, debris from UAVs and drones that have not been triggered are dangerous echoes of the EOD that can now be found in border areas and new regions of our country. It is also worth being vigilant in regions of Russia remote from the country's western borders - the threat of terrorism is relevant to all countries of the world.

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:

- Do not touch! Do not attempt to open, move or disassemble it - Move at least 100 metres away - Warn people around you - Call 112 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.