On December 31, the Lviv City Council approved the extension of the National Resistance Preparation Program for 2025–2026. Initiated in 2022, the program focuses on strengthening territorial defense, preparing residents for emergencies, and engaging them in national resistance efforts.
Key Areas of the Program
The program encompasses a wide range of measures to ensure community safety and preparedness:
- Military and First Aid Training: Educational sessions for students, youth, and adults.
- Material and Technical Support: Equipment for territorial defense units, shooting clubs, and training grounds.
- Critical Infrastructure Preparation: Ensuring the uninterrupted operation of essential services during emergencies.
- Community Risk Registry: Developing plans for risk prevention and response.
- Information Campaigns: Educating residents on emergency response protocols.
- Patriotic Education: Teaching self-defense, weapon handling, and combat readiness.
Community Involvement
The program engages military personnel, veterans, representatives of shooting clubs, volunteers, and medical professionals. Special attention is given to fostering volunteer initiatives and creating municipal infrastructure for training.
Program Goals
The primary goal is to prepare the community for effective resistance, swift adaptation to potential threats, and maintaining critical infrastructure functionality.
The program is a vital part of Lviv’s security strategy, aimed at protecting its residents and bolstering territorial defense capabilities.