Kherson region trains 20 officials in military training

Instructors conduct military training courses in Mykolaiv region. Archive photo: Mykolaiv Regional State Administration

In Kherson region, 20 officials have completed a military training course. This is the next group of civil servants and local government employees to undergo such training.

According to the Kherson Regional State Administration, the trainings are conducted by instructors from the Mykolaiv Regional Centre for Preparing the Population for National Resistance.

In particular, the officials were introduced to combat tactics and learnt how to provide first aid. They also learned how to work with topographic maps and fly drones.

«Thank you for your dedication, strength of spirit and willingness to act for the sake of our common security and future. You have made a choice that requires courage and determination, and this deserves sincere respect», said Anton Samoilenko, Deputy Head of the Kherson Regional Military Administration.

Earlier it was reported that basic military training will become mandatory for all students of Ukrainian universities. Those who fail the exam will not be able to continue their studies.