"An adult doesn't make promises to a child of absolute safety that they can't guarantee": Schools have been issued with guidelines for working with children in the event of a drone threat.

NeMoskva obtained a manual that was distributed to staff at one of the schools. Tomsk.

The 19-page document was developed by specialists from the Moscow University of Psychology and Education at the request of the Ministry of Education. It contains recommendations. "to provide psychological assistance to students in conditions of specific stress caused by UAV operations."

School psychologists, teachers, and school administrators are advised to talk to children about air strikes. "in a calm and confident voice", and also do not give "promises of absolute security" which cannot be guaranteed.

According to the manual, after a drone attack, the acute stress reaction in children lasts up to three to four days. Sometimes it persists for up to three months, developing into a disorder. Children who are unable to cope with their experiences during this period are diagnosed with PTSD.

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