As part of the project "My Donetsk Region. My home. My Fortress" project, initiated by Vadym Filashkin, head of the Donetsk Regional State Administration, a training session of the public children's movement "School of Safety" was held at the Pokrovsky Center for Education, Culture and Leisure in Dnipro.
The young rescuers were attended by military personnel from the 11th Army Corps: Senior Lieutenant Yevhen Varchenko, Head of the Civil-Military Cooperation Department, and Lieutenant Colonel Stepan Dubas, Head of the Communications Department.
The children enthusiastically demonstrated their first aid skills to the guests: how to act in case of injury, stop bleeding, properly fix a limb, carry a victim or help a person who lost consciousness.
Our defenders highly appreciated the children's practical skills: "To see you confidently acting according to the first aid protocol is a real pride for us. You are our future, and we are calm because we know that you are growing up to be real citizens who not only know how to protect themselves, but are also ready to help others."
The military shared with the students real-life stories of rescuing people, emphasized the importance of self-control, concentration, clear actions and continuous improvement of knowledge.
They also said the most important thing: "We will definitely win. Despite the enemy's numerical superiority, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are resisting Russia with professionalism, flexibility, high motivation and the ability to use every resource to maximum effect. This is something that surprises the whole world every day and inspires us."
Acting Director of the Department of Education and Science of the Regional State Administration Yulia Burtseva addressed the children and servicemen with a welcoming speech: "Today, teaching students the rules of safety and self-help is a sign of civic responsibility, which is extremely important in times of war. And partnership meetings with the military emphasize the importance of the acquired skills and contribute to strengthening the national unity of Ukrainians in confronting the aggressor."
The lesson ended with warm communication, exchange of gratitude and a joint photo. The participants of the Security School presented the servicemen with handmade souvenirs as a symbol of their sincere gratitude for the opportunity to live in their free country under their protection.
"Such meetings strengthen the connection between generations, teach responsibility and develop in young people a deep respect for those who guard our freedom and independence," said Lyubov Vorotyntseva, head of the education department of the Pokrovsk City Council.
"These children already know what responsibility is. They are growing up in a country that is fighting for freedom, and every day they choose to be a part of this struggle.
Such conscious, strong young people are our proof that Ukraine will survive. And it will win.