EUAM Ukraine supports rebuilding Communities in Liberated and Frontline Regions – Stability Policing in Action (Video)
November 18, 2025
In Ukraine’s de-occupied territories and frontline areas, life unfolds under constant danger. Mines, unexploded ordnances, and repeated strikes on critical infrastructure leave civilians at risk every day. Access to medical care and social services is often limited, while many police stations lie damaged or destroyed – leaving officers without the most basic tools to perform their duties.
Yet it is precisely in these harsh conditions that law enforcement officers play an essential role. They work to restore the rule of law, ease tensions, protect civilians, and rebuild trust. These core tasks lie at the heart of Stability Policing, a specialised approach designed for environments affected by conflict.
“We are learning to work effectively in places where people rely on us the most,” says Pavlo Rostinets, Public Order Instructor, National Guard of Ukraine.
In 2024, the European Union Advisory Mission (EUAM) Ukraine supported the National Guard of Ukraine (NGU) and the National Police of Ukraine (NPU) in developing and introducing a Stability Policing concept – an important step toward strengthening security and resilience in war-affected communities.
To turn this concept into practice, EUAM brought in the Specialized Team of the European Gendarmerie Force, who trained NGU and NPU personnel to operate together and respond effectively to threats on the ground.
The programme included:
tactical medicine to provide life-saving aid to civilians and fellow servicemen;
mine awareness, crucial for working in heavily contaminated liberated areas;
forensics for war crimes investigations;
civilian protection and evacuation procedures;
checkpoint operations and public order tasks to keep communities safe.
“This support helps us do our job safely and professionally,” notes Vadym, Head of Patrol, National Guard of Ukraine.
But training alone is not enough. EUAM is also working to ensure officers are properly equipped. With support from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Mission provided 185 vehicles, communication tools, IT equipment, mobile police stations, and protective gear for work in high-risk environments.
This support is already making a difference. Vehicles and equipment have been delivered to liberated areas, where officers trained by EUAM serve their communities. One such example is Snigurivka in Mykolaiv Oblast, where local National Guard personnel have received both training and assistance from the Mission.
“The knowledge and equipment we receive help us protect civilians and stabilise the situation,” adds Artem Shcherbakov, Deputy Commander of Military Unit, National Guard of Ukraine.
Through joint efforts with Ukrainian partners and European colleagues, EUAM continues to contribute to safer, more resilient communities – where stability can take root even in the most challenging environments.
