Ukrainian peacekeepers: UN mission in Liberia

October 3, 2004, Monrovia, Liberia.

The plot is dedicated to the peculiarities of the service of the 56th separate helicopter detachment as part of the UN peacekeeping mission in Liberia.

On the video: Liberia, Ukrainian peacekeepers in Africa, peacekeeper equipment; UN base, comments from mission participants; views of Monrovia, local residents; peacekeepers' tent camp; panorama over the jungle.

Comments: Commissioner of the Civilian Police of the UN Mission in Liberia Mark Crocker; Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Liberia Suren Seraydarian; helicopter crew commander Valery Piskunov; Deputy Chief of Staff of the Civilian Police of the UN Mission in Liberia Mykhailo Nechyporuk.

Journalist — Oleg Mashchenko.

Reference: Ukrainian peacekeepers began serving in the UN mission in Liberia in 2004 as part of the 56th separate helicopter detachment. The main tasks of the contingent were to provide aviation support for UN operations, transport personnel and cargo, and conduct aerial reconnaissance. Ukrainian units were distinguished by a high level of professional training and technical support, which ensured the effective implementation of the mission's mandate.