Austro specialists save in Gdansk: Exercise for emergencies in cities!

Austro specialists save in Gdansk: Exercise for emergencies in cities!

Danzig, Polen - On May 20, 2025, the Austrian Forces Disces Relief Unit (Afdru) takes part in the EU certification exercise "Eumodex PL" in Gdansk, Poland. As part of this exercise, 61 specialists with 21 vehicles and around 270 tons of equipment are on site. The main focus of the three -day exercise is on "Urban Search and Rescue" (usar), a technology that focuses on the rescue and recovery of people in urban areas.

The goal of the exercise is to rescue people and goods from hypothetically collapsed buildings after an assumed explosion. Afdru has already proven several times in recent years that it is ready to act quickly in crisis situations. Most recently, the unit was in use in Turkey in 2023 and in 2025 to combat the mouth and claw disease in Slovakia.

extensive missions and skills

This year, AFDRU has already successfully participated in two international certification exercises on forest fire fighting and water treatment. The special unit of the Austrian Armed Forces specializes in providing international disaster relief and carrying out humanitarian missions. These operations can be supplemented by pioneers, air transport forces or a mobile field hospital as required.

The range of use of the AFDRU includes measures for earthquakes, floods, decontamination inserts and drinking water supply according to natural disasters. The organization is viewed as an important element of Austrian disaster relief, especially in times of natural disasters and humanitarian crises.

engagement in the international community

The participation of the Afdru in the "Eumodex PL" exercise in Gdansk is not only proof of the professionalism and operational readiness of unity, but also an expression of Austria's commitment to international cooperation in coping with disaster. Further information on the AFDRU and its missions can be found on the official website of the Federal Army at bundheer.at .

For those who are interested in volunteering in the field of disaster relief, the organization i.S.A.R. Germany such activities, offers qualification opportunities and is happy about donations. Information on this is available on your website Isar-germany.de