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Rescuers in Ukraine are often under direct threat as Russian forces continue their relentless strikes. Recent reports highlight attacks on rescue workers in regions like Kyiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv. Despite the danger, these brave individuals persist in their mission, responding to fires, explosions, and other disasters. An worrying trend is the deliberate targeting of emergency responders, significantly complicating rescue efforts and endangering lives. Often arriving after attacks, rescuers work tirelessly amidst shelling and airstrikes, embodying courage and resilience. Their efforts continue to save lives and provide critical support amid ongoing hostilities.
What challenges do Ukrainian rescuers face during operations?
Ukrainian rescuers face numerous challenges, including direct attacks by Russian forces, hazardous working conditions, and continuous shelling in conflict zones. Despite these dangers, they persist in saving lives and managing emergencies.
How are Russian attacks affecting rescue operations in Ukraine?
Russian attacks severely hamper rescue operations by directly targeting emergency teams and damaging essential equipment and infrastructure, prolonging response times and increasing risks for both rescuers and civilians.
What regions in Ukraine have seen repeated attacks on rescue workers?
Regions like Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk have repeatedly seen attacks on rescue workers. These areas are often targets due to ongoing conflict and critical infrastructure present there.
Have there been casualties among rescuers due to these attacks?
Unfortunately, yes. There have been several casualties among rescuers due to direct attacks by Russian forces, with some being injured or losing their lives while performing their duties amid hostile conditions.
What measures has Ukraine taken to support its rescuers amidst these challenges?
The Ukrainian government and international partners have provided resources, including additional equipment and vehicles, to support the rescuers. There have also been efforts to honor and recognize their bravery and sacrifices during the ongoing conflict.
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SES sapper Yurii Onatskyi dies in line of duty in Kharkiv region. PHOTO Driver-sapper and Chief Master Sergeant Yurii Onatskyi of the State Emergency Service (SES) of Ukraine’s Interregional Centre for Humanitarian Demining and Rapid Response died in the line of duty in the Kharkiv region. 1 799 6 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine
Emergency rescue operations completed in Kyiv after overnight Russian attack: one killed, three injured – State Emergency Service. PHOTO Emergency rescue and recovery operations have been completed in Kyiv following another overnight Russian attack. Rescue workers dealt with the aftermath of the strikes at all damaged sites. 1 883 1 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv
Fire contained in Chornobyl zone: radiation levels are normal, - State Emergency Service. PHOTOS In the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant exclusion zone, work is continuing to extinguish a fire involving grass, forest litter, and brushwood. 547 2 Previously in trend: Chornobyl fire Rescue operations by SES
Russia is attacking emergency services: rescue workers were targeted in Sumy region, and gas workers in Kharkiv region. PHOTOS In the Sumy region, the occupying forces launched a second attack on State Emergency Service rescue workers, whilst in the Kharkiv region they dropped a KAB on a gas emergency response team. No one was injured, but the service vehicles were damaged. 694 1 Previously in trend: Attack on rescuers
Rescuers come under follow-up enemy strike in Dnipropetrovsk region: vehicle damaged. PHOTOS In the Nikopol district of the Dnipropetrovsk region, rescuers came under a follow-up Russian strike while extinguishing a fire caused by a Russian attack on a vocational school building. 457 0 Previously in trend: Attack on rescuers
Occupiers strike rescuers in Donetsk region: armored medical vehicle damaged. PHOTOS Today, July 9, Russian troops once again struck rescuers in the Donetsk region. 396 0 Previously in trend: Attack on rescuers
Ninth convoy of fire trucks for State Emergency Service heads from Britain to Ukraine, - Zaluzhnyi. VIDEO The ninth convoy carrying vehicles for our firefighters has now set off from the UK for Ukraine. 2 619 12 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine from Britain
144 people drowned in Ukraine in month, including 35 children, - State Emergency Service In June 2026, 144 people died in Ukraine’s bodies of water, including 35 children. 460 3
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to send rescuers to Venezuela after devastating earthquake President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine is ready to send a rescue mission to Venezuela to help deal with the aftermath of the earthquake. 4 082 46 Previously in trend: Earthquake in Venezuela
In Sumy region, Russia struck rescue workers again whilst they were extinguishing fire. PHOTO In the Hlukhiv community, Russian troops launched a second attack on rescue workers who were putting out a fire following a drone strike. 1 064 4 Previously in trend: Attack on rescuers
Kharkiv bids farewell to the rescue workers who died as a result of the Russian Federation’s attack. VIDEO&PHOTOS A farewell ceremony was held in Kharkiv for the rescue workers who lost their lives whilst on duty as a result of a second Russian strike on the night of 15 June. 1 620 3 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv Attack on rescuers Death of rescuers
Russian attack on Kharkiv: among those hospitalised are one-month-old baby and two men in critical condition. PHOTOS Last night, Kharkiv came under a massive enemy attack. 1 386 1 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv Rescue operations by SES Attack on rescuers
Rescuers Dmytro Boiko, Danylo Tishchenko, Serhii Makovetskyi and Vadym Zinchenko were killed as a result of the Russian strike on Kharkiv. PHOTO Four rescue workers were killed and nine others injured overnight following a second Russian strike on a civilian facility in Kharkiv. 8 549 22 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kharkiv Rescue operations by SES
Rescuer Anton Yarmolenko was killed in Russian strike on Dnipro; nine people have died and fate of six remains unknown, - Klymenko. PHOTOS A rescue worker – Major Anton Yarmolenko, deputy head of the fire and rescue unit – was killed in a hostile attack on Dnipro. 2 518 5 Previously in trend: Massive combined attack
Consequences of strike on Poltava region: fire in administrative building extinguished. PHOTOS On the night of 23 May, a fire broke out in an administrative building in Poltava as a result of Russian strikes. 1 265 0 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava
Russians attacked emergency services in Nikopol district: driver injured. PHOTOS In the Nikopol district of the Dnipropetrovsk region, Russian troops struck an emergency services vehicle, leaving one person injured. 1 286 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region Attack on rescuers
Second Russian missile strike on Poltava region: rescuers Dmytro Skryl and Hero of Ukraine Viktor Kuzmenko killed, three people in critical condition. PHOTOS As a result of a treacherous follow-up attack by Russian forces on the Poltava region, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has lost two rescue workers. 8 366 17 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region
Death toll from bad weather in Ukraine has risen to three, – State Emergency Service. PHOTOS The death toll from the severe weather in Ukraine has risen to three, with the storm affecting a number of regions due to strong gusts of wind and falling trees. The storm has also resulted in numerous injuries and widespread damage to infrastructure. 4 005 5 Previously in trend: Rescue operations by SES
Russians attacked rescuers in Zaporizhzhia region: equipment and unit’s building damaged. PHOTOS Today, 24 April, Russian troops once again attacked rescue workers in the Zaporizhzhia region. 1 436 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region
Russians struck at rescuers in Sumy overnight, damaging equipment. Over past 24 hours, 23 settlements in region have been attacked. PHOTOS On the night of 22 March, Russian troops attacked rescue workers in Sumy; in total, the occupiers carried out 40 shelling attacks on the Sumy region over the course of the day. 1 155 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region
Rescue dog Hanna, who saved over 170 people, has passed away. PHOTOS Hanna, a rescue dog who helped Ukrainian rescuers find over 170 people during her service, has died. 5 485 16 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
In Kyiv, a mother and child were rescued after being swept away on an ice floe. VIDEO In Kyiv, rescue workers rescued a woman and a child who had found themselves on a patch of ice in the middle of a body of water in Obolon. 5 946 7 Previously in trend: Rescue operations by SES
Russians strike Zolochiv: six rescuers and energy company employee injured. PHOTO Today, 12 March, Russian troops attacked the village of Zolochiv in the Bohodukhiv district of Kharkiv region with drones, resulting in casualties. 938 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region
Russians attacked evacuation team in Zaporizhzhia region: vehicle damaged. VIDEO Russian troops attacked an evacuation vehicle belonging to the State Emergency Service in the Zaporizhzhia district of Zaporizhzhia region with FPV drones, causing significant damage to the vehicle. 925 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region
Russians attacked rescuers in Dnipropetrovsk region: fire engine destroyed. PHOTOS Russian troops struck rescue workers while they were clearing up after a nighttime attack in the Samar district of the Dnipropetrovsk region. 1 154 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region
At night, Russians deliberately struck rescuers in Kharkiv region who had responded to call: vehicle was destroyed. PHOTOS On the night of 8 March, Russian troops attacked a residential area in the village of Velyka Babka, Chuhuiv district, Kharkiv region, with unmanned aerial vehicles. 999 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region
Rescuer Mykhailo Protsenko died while responding to aftermath of enemy attack in Kyiv region. PHOTO On Saturday, 7 February, rescuer Mykhailo Protsenko died in the Kyiv region while dealing with the aftermath of a Russian attack. 6 682 35 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine
Rescuer Ivan Sieryi killed during demining work in Kharkiv region – State Emergency Service. PHOTO In the Kharkiv region, a 35-year-old rescuer, Ivan Sieriy, was killed during the detonation of an explosive device. 2 001 3 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine
Rescue climber Oleksandr Pytaichuk died during restoration work at energy facility in Kyiv. PHOTO Today, 25 January 2026, during emergency repair work at one of Kyiv's power facilities, 31-year-old rescue climber Oleksandr Pytaichuk died. 12 871 32 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine
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. 1 985 4 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Odesa region Shelling of Odessa region
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. 421 2 Previously in trend: Civilian casualties in Ukraine
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. 1 001 0
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. 565 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Zaporizhzhia
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. 2 476 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region
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. 888 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Zaporizhzhia
Shelling of Sumy: occupiers attacked industrial facilities and educational institution, injuring one person. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of 22 September, Russian invaders launched a series of attacks on Sumy. As a result of a UAV attack, a fire broke out at an industrial facility. Rescuers quickly extinguished the fire. 879 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region
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. 624 2
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. 468 1
Russians attack rescuers with drones in Zaporizhzhia region – RMA On September 14, Russian forces attacked rescuers in the Polohy district of Zaporizhzhia region. 546 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region
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. 1 088 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region
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. 796 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk
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. 516 0 Previously in trend: UAVs attack on the Sumy region
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. 4 056 7 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region
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. 6 829 22 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine Shelling of Kharkiv
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. 1 048 1
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. 1 293 0 Previously in trend: A blow to Bohodukhіv
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. 2 436 4
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. 1 456 0
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