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Since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine, a grievous toll has been taken on rescuers, with 111 of them losing their lives alongside 114 volunteers. The resilience and dedication of these individuals remain unwavering despite facing relentless attacks from enemy forces. For instance, recent shelling in Kramatorsk and the Zaporizhzhia district resulted in the injury of several rescue personnel. In these hazardous environments, rescuers continue to respond courageously, extinguishing fires caused by drone strikes and providing aid in devastated regions. Their heroic actions are often recognized by Ukrainian leadership, highlighting their bravery and importance in times of crisis. With ongoing threats, the role of rescuers is ever crucial, as they battle both natural and manmade disasters in war-torn regions.

How many rescuers have died since the beginning of the full-scale war?

A total of 111 rescuers have died since the start of the full-scale war, along with 114 volunteers who were assisting in high-risk areas. These figures highlight the severe impact the conflict has had on those bravely providing emergency services amidst ongoing hostilities.

What kind of attacks have Ukrainian rescuers faced?

Ukrainian rescuers have faced numerous attacks, including shelling and drone strikes. These assaults have resulted in casualties and injuries among emergency personnel. Despite these dangers, rescuers remain committed to their duties, frequently operating in hostile environments to save lives and manage disasters.

In which regions have rescuers been most affected by enemy actions?

Rescuers have been significantly affected in regions such as Kramatorsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk, where they endure repeated attacks. These areas see frequent shelling and drone strikes, placing rescuers at great risk as they respond to emergencies and aid civilians in need.

How has the conflict influenced the operations of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine?

The conflict has forced the State Emergency Service of Ukraine to adapt its operations significantly. This includes revising protocols to enhance safety and effectiveness amidst ongoing threats. Rescuers continuously adjust to unpredictable conditions, maintaining their crucial role in civilian protection and disaster management.

What recognition have Ukrainian rescuers received for their bravery?

Ukrainian rescuers have been formally recognized for their bravery and dedication through state awards and public acknowledgments by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. These honors underscore the critical and courageous work of rescuers, who persist in saving lives despite the severe challenges posed by the ongoing conflict.

What measures are taken to protect rescuers in conflict zones?

To protect rescuers, the State Emergency Service adapts security algorithms and operational practices. These changes aim to minimize risks in volatile areas, ensuring rescuers can perform their duties safely while responding to emergencies and delivering essential aid to affected communities.

What is the role of volunteers in supporting rescue operations during the war?

Volunteers play a vital role in supporting rescue operations by assisting trained personnel in high-risk areas. Their involvement is crucial for managing the increased demand for emergency services during the war, and their sacrifices, alongside those of professional rescuers, underscore their essential contributions to relief efforts.

Are there any recent developments in rescuing strategies amid the conflict?

Recent developments in rescuer strategies focus on adapting to evolving threats. This includes improved safety measures and operational flexibility, allowing rescuers to respond effectively to natural disasters and enemy attacks, thereby ensuring continued protection and aid delivery to affected populations.

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Russian shelling of Odesa and the region damages energy facilities Massive Russian attack on Odesa: fires at energy facilities and warehouses. PHOTOS In Odesa and the surrounding region, heavy shelling by Russia has caused fires at energy facilities and warehouses storing fertiliser and agricultural equipment. Air raid alerts are hampering the work of rescue workers. 1 790 4 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Odesa region Shelling of Odessa region

111 State Emergency Service rescuers have died since the beginning of the war Since beginning of full-scale war, 111 rescuers and 114 volunteers have died - State Emergency Service The State Emergency Service reported the deaths of 111 rescuers since the start of the full-scale war. In addition, 114 volunteers who were assisting the services in the most dangerous areas were killed by the actions of the Russian army. 246 2 Previously in trend: Civilian casualties in Ukraine

Kramatorsk strike on rescuers Russian troops shelled Kramatorsk: rescue unit hit, two women wounded. PHOTOS On the morning of 5 November at 09:10 a.m., Russian troops launched three strikes on Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region. 864 0

On 13 October, Russian troops dropped explosives from an FPV drone onto a car carrying people in Zaporizhzhia Enemy struck Zaporizhzhia district with drone: four rescuers wounded, minibus destroyed Four rescuers were wounded as a result of an enemy attack in the Zaporizhzhia district. 418 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Zaporizhzhia

Rescuer killed in the Synelnykivskyi district Fire and rescue unit driver Oleksandr Yehorychev was killed during a second Russian strike on Synelnykove district. PHOTO On 24 October, master sergeant of the Civil Protection Service Oleksandr Yehorychev, a driver of the 37th State Fire and Rescue Unit, died while fighting a fire in the Synelnykove district. 2 341 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region

In Zaporizhzhia, rescuers came under repeated shelling. Rescuers come under renewed Russian shelling in Zaporizhzhia: one injured. PHOTOS In Zaporizhzhia, rescuers came under renewed Russian shelling while handling the aftermath of a strike. 690 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Zaporizhzhia

Zelenskyy honours rescuers with state awards Zelenskyy honours rescuers with state awards. VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy honoured employees of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine with state awards. The head of the state thanked the Ukrainian rescuers for their work. 466 2

President: Thank you to all employees of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine Zelenskyy congratulated rescuers on their professional holiday: "Today is day of those who save lives despite everything.". VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated the rescuers of the State Emergency Service on their professional holiday. 351 1

Another Russian attack on rescuers in Zaporizhzhia region Russians attack rescuers with drones in Zaporizhzhia region – RMA On September 14, Russian forces attacked rescuers in the Polohy district of Zaporizhzhia region. 409 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region

fire Russians deliberately targeted rescuers in Chernihiv region: four firefighters wounded. PHOTOS Russians targeted rescuers who were extinguishing a fire at a critical infrastructure facility that broke out as a result of a drone attack in the Nizhyn district of Chernihiv region. 952 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

Rescuers came under repeated Russian fire In Kramatorsk, rescuers came under repeated Russian fire: debris damaged fire ladder. PHOTOS In Kramatorsk, the rescuers came under repeated attack from the Russians. In particular, the enemy massively attacked the city with hostile drones, which resulted in fires. 633 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Sumy region Three injured in Russia’s shelling of Sumy region in day, including two rescuers. PHOTOS Russian forces shelled Sumy region on September 8, leaving three people injured. 397 0 Previously in trend: UAVs attack on the Sumy region

Rescuers organised a crossing over the Dnipro River in Poltava Oblast In Kremenchuk, rescuers set up crossings over Dnipro after drone attack. VIDEO+PHOTOS An enemy drone attack damaged a bridge over the Dnipro River in Kremenchuk. Traffic has been temporarily suspended to allow urgent repair work. 3 904 7 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region

Staircase of a building destroyed by Russian shelling in Kharkiv Kharkiv resident, trapped in his house after shelling, is singing Ukrainian national anthem while waiting for rescue: "Hand! Give me your hand! Everything will be fine, brother". VIDEO The National Police of Ukraine has released a video showing fragments of the rescue operation after the Russian shelling of Kharkiv. 6 620 22 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine Shelling of Kharkiv

Russians shelled rescuers in Sloviansk Russians fired on rescuers while extinguishing fire in Sloviansk: driver wounded. PHOTO On the night of 5 June, Russian troops opened fire on rescuers extinguishing a fire in Donetsk region. A driver was wounded. 798 1

Blow to Bohodukhiv In Kharkiv region, enemy attacked rescuers twice while extinguishing a fire. PHOTOS On the night of 15 March, the occupiers attacked a lyceum in Bohodukhiv with drones. The roof of the building over an area of 500 square metres caught fire, 18 houses and 5 school buses were damaged. 1 198 0 Previously in trend: A blow to Bohodukhіv

Russians attack rescuers in Kostiantynivka Russians attacked Kostiantynivka twice: two rescuers, two policemen and head of CMA were wounded. PHOTO (updated) Today, on 17 February, Russian troops opened fire on rescuers of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine as they were delivering water to civilians in Konstiantynivka, Donetsk region. 2 347 4

Rescuers come under shelling near Pokrovsk Rescuers come under enemy shelling near Pokrovsk: operational vehicle damaged. PHOTOS In Donetsk region, an operational vehicle of the State Emergency Service was damaged as a result of hostile fire. 1 340 0

Rescuers eliminating consequences of Russian shelling Rescuers eliminating consequences of massive Russian missile strike in 14 regions - SES. PHOTOS The liquidation of the aftermath of another massive Russian missile strike that damaged civilian and critical infrastructure is ongoing in 14 regions of Ukraine. 2 435 2 Previously in trend: War

Рятувальники працюють на місці влучання КАБу в Харкові Rescuers put out fire in high-rise building in Kharkiv. VIDEO Rescuers managed to extinguish a fire that broke out at the site of a Russian drone strike on a high-rise building in Kharkiv. 1 334 1

Обстріл Харкова Rescuers wounded in Russian air strike on Kharkiv remain in hospital, one of them in serious condition One of the four wounded rescuers who suffered as a result of a Russian air strike on Kharkiv is in serious condition. 712 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Окупанти вбили рятувальника на Донеччині Russians killed rescuer in Pokrovsk district of Donetsk region - Klymenko. VIDEO Russian invaders shelled a village in the Pokrovsk district of the Donetsk region, killing a rescuer. 3 025 0 Previously in trend: War

Наслідки обстрілу Борової Харківської області Three rescuers among wounded in Borova: enemy used double-tap strike tactics In Borova, Kharkiv region, three of the seven wounded were rescuers. 773 1

Окупанти атакували вогнеборців у Станіславі Occupiers attack firefighters in Stanislav: Injuring four rescuers. PHOTOS Russian troops struck again at rescuers in Stanislav who were eliminating the consequences of a previous hostile attack in the Kherson region. 904 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

ДСНС Only operational employees of SES are reserved from mobilization - Head of Department Danyk Only operational employees of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine who are directly involved in rescuing people are reserved from mobilization. 3 435 10

Росіяни полюють на українських рятувальників Ruscists "declare open season" on rescuers, - Head of SES Danyk Russian occupation forces are hunting for rescuers, so the SES is constantly changing security algorithms. 1 821 0 Previously in trend: War

На Київщині пошкоджено пожежну частину через обстріл 30 червня 2024 року Rocket attack in Kyiv region: fire station damaged by shelling. PHOTOS On the evening of 30 June, the enemy attacked the Kyiv region once again. A rocket attack damaged the building of a fire and rescue unit. 3 704 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Помер рятувальник Микола Нечипоренк Rescuer Mykola Nechyporenko died, wounded during repeated enemy attack on Nikopol region in early June. PHOTO The life of rescuer Mykola Nechyporenko, who was wounded during an enemy attack on the Nikopol region in early June, was cut short. 2 720 1 Previously in trend: War

Бронювання працівників ДСНС Government adopted resolution that provides for reservation of only half of employees of State Emergency Service On Wednesday, June 5, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted a resolution that provides for the reservation, in particular, of employees of the State Emergency Service in volumes of no more than 50%. 8 739 69 War in Ukraine

одеса,дснс 351 rescuers injured since beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion - SES Since 24 February 2022, 351 SES employees have been injured as a result of Russian shelling. 289 0 Previously in trend: War

одеса,дснс State Emergency Service has completely revised work protocols of rescuers - Klymenko To prevent the deaths of first responders, the State Emergency Service changed response protocols regarding their work, as well as the use of engineering and special equipment. 2 666 4 War in Ukraine

гнатюк,григор'єв,нестерук,свіча Rescuers Vladyslav Lohinov, Serhii Baidalinov, and Volodymyr Matiushenko were killed in repeated attack by "Shaheds" on Kharkiv. PHOTO Three rescuers were killed on the scene of a second arrival at residential buildings in a densely populated area of Kharkiv. 8 273 14 War in Ukraine

дснс Russians drop ammunition on rescue vehicle in Kharkiv region, fire tanker damaged. VIDEO&PHOTOS In the Kharkiv region, rescuers came under a targeted attack by an enemy UAV. 2 332 3 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

дснс Two rescuers killed as result of repeated shelling while extinguishing fire in Donetsk region. PHOTO Rescuers of the State Emergency Service came under repeated fire while extinguishing a fire in the Donetsk region. There are dead and wounded. 3 839 10 Previously in trend: War

київ,обстріл Rescuers complete work to eliminate consequences of missile attack in Kyiv - SES Rescuers completed work to eliminate the consequences of the missile attack on Kyiv on the morning of Wednesday, February 7. 2 572 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

дснс Russians attacked rescuers three times today, one person injured - SES. PHOTOS The enemy is targeting the rescuers. Three attacks have taken place today alone. One firefighter was injured. 2 463 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

чернігів Search and rescue operation in Chernihiv was completed - 7 people died, 129 were injured, - Ministry of Internal Affairs. VIDEO The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine announced the completion of the rescue operation in Chernihiv after a Russian ballistic missile hit the drama theater of the regional center 6 660 71 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

дснс,словенія Ukrainian rescuers in Slovenia changed direction of channel on one of washed-out rivers, - SES. PHOTOS Today, Ukrainian rescuers have changed the direction of the riverbed in one of the eroded sections of the Savinja River in Slovenia. 7 876 22 Photo News

дснс Ukrainian Armed Forces will definitely respond to terrorists for all this meanness, - Zelenskyy on shelling of rescuers in Kherson Ukrainian warriors will definitely retaliate against Russian terrorists for their attack on rescuers in Kherson who were dealing with aftermath of Russian terrorist attack on Kakhovka hydroelectric power station. 3 321 17 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

дснс Rescue mission continues in Kherson region: rescuers evacuate local residents from flooded houses. VIDEO The rescue and humanitarian operation in Kherson region continues after the Russians blew up the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station. Rescuers from various agencies continue to deliver water and essential goods to flooded villages. 892 3 Previously in trend: War

руйнування,рятувальники Kyiv rescuers dismantle emergency structures on roof of damaged high-rise building. PHOTOS Rescuers dismantle emergency structures on the roof of a high-rise building in the Pechersk district, damaged during the Russian attack on Kyiv. 8 189 7 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

хмельницький,дснс During war, 68 rescuers died, five - in Russian captivity, - State Emergency Service During the full-scale war with Russia, 68 employees of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine were killed, 201 rescuers were injured. 1 032 2 Previously in trend: War

хмельницький,дснс Number of victims in Khmelnytsky has increased. Rescuer Serhii Sevruk died in hospital (updated). PHOTOS The number of victims as a result of the drone attack on Khmelnytskyi has increased. 22 535 37 Previously in trend: War

дснс Since beginning of full-scale invasion of Russian Federation in Ukraine, 57 rescuers have died, - SES 57 rescuers have died in Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation on February 24. 603 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

бахмут Bakhmut rescuers are trying to protect residential buildings from fires under fire. VIDEO Despite the shelling, Bakhmut rescuers try to fulfill their duties and save residential buildings from fires. 2 800 3 Previously in trend: War

дснс,охтирка State Emergency Service of Ukraine eliminate consequences of destruction after Russian shelling in hero city of Okhtyrka. PHOTOS On April 25, a combined detachment of the Interregional Rapid Response Center of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the number of 23 personnel and 4 units of equipment arrived in the city - the hero of Okhtyrka Sumy region to eliminate the consequences of the destruction. 5 088 4 Previously in trend: War

снег снегопад Hundred vehicles trapped by snow rescued in Khmelnytskyi region. PHOTOS+VIDEO The rescuers freed 104 vehicles trapped by heavy snow in the Khmelnytskyi region. 14 503 11 Incidents

израиль пожар тушение Ukrainian pilots fighting fire in Israel. VIDEO People's Front MP Anton Herashchenko posted a video of Ukrainian pilots extinguishing fire with the equipment of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, in Israel. 61 284 144 Incidents

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