The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations will conduct exercises in the Arctic in early 2025.
"Regular training is needed to coordinate management bodies, rescue units and companies in order to organize our work efficiently. Therefore, in 10 regions we will jointly work out 18 introductory courses on the most typical risks for the Arctic," said Alexander Kurenkov, the head of the Ministry.
The Safe Arctic exercises will be held in two stages. First, an Arctic expedition of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations is planned. Its route will pass through 9 northern regions of the country, rescuers will cover more than 12,000 kilometres with equipment during the month. Then they will start working out the tasks. Foreign colleagues will take part in the exercises, hibiny.ru reports.
Alex Shishlo, Editor in Chief of the European Bureau, Rough&Polished
