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Ukrainian rescuers, vital in times of crisis, face continuous threats from Russian attacks in the midst of the ongoing conflict. Recent news highlights their bravery, with rescuers extinguishing fires in Sumy after a UAV attack, showcasing their critical role in managing emergencies. President Zelenskyy recently honored these heroes, further acknowledging their contributions. Despite being targeted, as seen in Zaporizhzhia and Chernihiv, where multiple rescuers were injured, their relentless commitment remains unwavering. In Kremenchuk, they created vital crossings after drone attacks disrupted infrastructure. Their courage is a testament to resilience in adversity, standing as a beacon of hope for many citizens across Ukraine. In times of turmoil, their heroism shines, emphasizing the indispensable role of rescue operations amidst Russian aggressions.

Why are Ukrainian rescuers targeted by Russian forces?

Ukrainian rescuers are often targeted due to their critical role in managing the aftermath of attacks and maintaining public safety. Despite the risks, they work tirelessly to save lives and support affected communities. The targeting of rescuers aims to disrupt these essential services and create further chaos during emergencies.

How have Ukrainian rescuers been recognized for their efforts?

President Zelenskyy and other officials have publicly praised Ukrainian rescuers for their bravery and dedication. State awards have been given to many, acknowledging their immense contributions to safety and crisis management during the ongoing conflict. Their recognition serves as a powerful affirmation of their vital roles.

What challenges do Ukrainian rescuers face during attacks?

Ukrainian rescuers face significant challenges during attacks, including direct targeting, which places them at high risk. They often work in dangerous environments, ensuring safety while managing fires, evacuations, and critical infrastructure repairs. Their courage and resilience are crucial in overcoming these adversities.

How do Ukrainian rescuers contribute to crisis management?

Ukrainian rescuers play a pivotal role in crisis management by responding swiftly to emergencies, extinguishing fires, rescuing victims, and handling hazardous situations. They collaborate with other agencies to rebuild trust and restore normalcy, proving essential for both emergency response and community safety.

What measures are taken to protect rescuers in Ukraine?

To ensure the safety of rescuers in Ukraine, strategic security measures are implemented, including constant updates to safety protocols. Additional support from governmental and international bodies enhances their protection and capabilities amidst ongoing threats, allowing them to perform their duties safely and effectively.

How are Ukrainian citizens supported by rescuers during the conflict?

Rescuers provide crucial support to Ukrainian citizens by evacuating those in danger, providing medical assistance, and restoring infrastructure. Their role extends beyond immediate action to offering hope and reassurance in a time of fear and uncertainty, signifying a stable presence in the midst of chaos.

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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. 61 259 144 Incidents

Two people died after jumping off bridges in Kyiv Two people jumped off bridges in Kyiv. One of them died, the other has not been found. 60 033 94 Incidents

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 6 644 71 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine 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%. 8 713 69 War in Ukraine

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. 22 518 37 Previously in trend: 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. 7 859 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. 3 308 17 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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. 8 262 14 War in Ukraine

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. 14 485 11 Incidents

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. 3 822 10 Previously in trend: 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. 3 404 10

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. 6 586 22 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine Shelling of Kharkiv

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. 8 165 7 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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. 3 814 7 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region

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. 5 070 4 Previously in trend: War

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. 2 322 4

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. 2 646 4 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. 2 299 3 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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. 882 3 Previously in trend: 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. 2 788 3 Previously in trend: 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. 1 004 2 Previously in trend: War

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. 2 417 2 Previously in trend: War

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. 599 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

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. 592 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine 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. 3 684 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. 2 702 1 Previously in trend: War

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. 372 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region

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. 752 1

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. 433 2

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. 2 441 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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. 745 1

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. 323 1

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. 1 302 1

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. 1 801 0 Previously in trend: War

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. 368 0 Previously in trend: UAVs attack on the Sumy 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. 614 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Zaporizhzhia

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. 268 0 Previously in trend: War

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. 1 313 0

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. 1 174 0 Previously in trend: A blow to Bohodukhіv

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. 3 005 0 Previously in trend: War

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. 888 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region

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. 690 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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. 879 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine 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. 2 554 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War