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The State Emergency Service of Ukraine is at the forefront of managing the aftermath of relentless Russian attacks on Kyiv and surrounding regions. With fires blazing across multiple districts, including Holosiivskyi and Solomianskyi, rescue efforts are crucial in saving lives and minimizing damage. Notable incidents include extinguishing a massive 3,000 square meter fire in Kyiv and responding to residential and industrial building fires in the area. As air raids continue, the Service is instrumental in clearing debris and conducting rescue missions, highlighting their pivotal role in crisis management. The State Emergency Service's swift actions underline their essential role in ensuring public safety during these harrowing times.

What is the role of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine during attacks?

The State Emergency Service of Ukraine is crucial in responding to emergencies, managing fires, conducting rescue operations, and clearing debris following attacks. Their efforts aim to ensure public safety, minimize damage, and assist affected citizens during crises. They work tirelessly in high-risk situations to maintain order and help communities recover.

How does the State Emergency Service handle large-scale fires during attacks?

The State Emergency Service tackles large-scale fires with a coordinated approach involving specialized teams and equipment. They rapidly deploy resources to affected areas, prioritize containment to prevent spread, and work in tandem with other emergency services to ensure efficient control and extinguishment of fires, safeguarding lives and property.

What measures are taken by the State Emergency Service to assist injured persons?

The State Emergency Service prioritizes the health and safety of individuals by providing immediate medical assistance, coordinating with hospitals for urgent care, and facilitating rescue operations to reach those trapped or injured in debris. Their prompt actions are vital in reducing casualties and aiding recovery efforts.

How is the State Emergency Service responding to the continuous attacks on Kyiv?

The State Emergency Service responds to continuous attacks on Kyiv by maintaining a high state of readiness, deploying teams for firefighting, rescue, and demining operations, and collaborating with local authorities to manage aftermaths effectively. Their proactive stance ensures rapid response and minimizes impact on civilian life.

What challenges does the State Emergency Service face during ongoing crises?

The State Emergency Service faces numerous challenges, including resource allocation amidst simultaneous attacks, ensuring the safety of their personnel in hazardous conditions, and coordinating large-scale operations under pressure. Despite these hurdles, they steadfastly work to protect and aid affected communities.

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Consequences of Russian Federation’s massive attack on Kyiv region: four people killed in Boryspil; house, business premises and service station were damaged (updated). PHOTOS Consequences of Russian Federation’s massive attack on Kyiv region: four people killed in Boryspil; house, business premises and service station were damaged (updated). PHOTOS Four people were killed and 13 injured as a result of an enemy attack on the Kyiv region. 4 207 8 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Kyiv region

Kyiv under attack from Russia for fourth day running: emergency services extinguished fire covering an area of 3,000 square metres. VIDEO+PHOTOS Kyiv under attack from Russia for fourth day running: emergency services extinguished fire covering an area of 3,000 square metres. VIDEO+PHOTOS Russia has been attacking Kyiv for the fourth day running: a major fire has broken out in the Holosiivskyi district 3 811 50 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kyiv Shelling of Kyiv

Consequences of Russian Federation’s evening attacks on Kyiv: at least three people injured, residential high-rise building ablaze. PHOTOS Consequences of Russian Federation’s evening attacks on Kyiv: at least three people injured, residential high-rise building ablaze. PHOTOS At least three people were injured as a result of the Russian Federation’s evening attack on Kyiv. 3 709 3 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Kyiv

Non-residential building is on fire in Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv following attack by Russian Federation. PHOTOS Non-residential building is on fire in Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv following attack by Russian Federation. PHOTOS In the early hours of 30 August 2026, Russian forces once again attacked Kyiv with strike drones. 2 617 1 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kyiv

Another Russian attack on Kyiv region: rescue services are extinguishing large-scale fires at logistics facilities. VIDEO+PHOTOS Another Russian attack on Kyiv region: rescue services are extinguishing large-scale fires at logistics facilities. VIDEO+PHOTOS Rescue workers are dealing with the aftermath of a second Russian attack on the Kyiv region. 3 890 9 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kyiv region

Russia strikes Kyiv region in waves: 28 more attacks recorded after overnight strike, rescue workers extinguish fires. PHOTOS Russia strikes Kyiv region in waves: 28 more attacks recorded after overnight strike, rescue workers extinguish fires. PHOTOS Following the overnight attack, Russian troops carried out another 28 strikes on the Kyiv region during the day. Air raid alerts were sounded 11 times in the region and lasted for more than 14 hours. Rescue workers dealing with the aftermath of the attacks have been forced to suspend their work... 2 350 10 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Kyiv region

Tragedy at mine in Kryvyi Rih area: Three miners killed during underground work. PHOTO Tragedy at mine in Kryvyi Rih area: Three miners killed during underground work. PHOTO Three miners were killed in the Kryvyi Rih area while carrying out underground work. 2 647 3 Previously in trend: Rescue operations by SES

Emergency rescue operations have been completed at site of the Russian strike on shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih: 16 dead, 136 injured. PHOTOS Emergency rescue operations have been completed at site of the Russian strike on shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih: 16 dead, 136 injured. PHOTOS In Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, emergency and rescue operations have been completed at the site of the strike on the shopping centre. 1 557 5 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Kryvyi Rih

Russian forces shelled shopping and entertainment centre in Dnipropetrovsk region: three people were injured in region. PHOTOS Russian forces shelled shopping and entertainment centre in Dnipropetrovsk region: three people were injured in region. PHOTOS On the night of 25 August, following an attack in Slobozhanske, Dnipro District, fires broke out on the grounds adjacent to the shopping centre and inside the building. 1 764 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region

Consequences of enemy attack on Kyiv: high-rise block has been damaged. PHOTOS Consequences of enemy attack on Kyiv: high-rise block has been damaged. PHOTOS On the night of 25 August, a high-rise residential block was damaged in the Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv as a result of Russian shelling. 3 790 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

SES sapper Yurii Onatskyi dies in line of duty in Kharkiv region. PHOTO 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. 1 843 6 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Emergency repair work has been completed in Solomianskyi district of Kyiv: 16 people were killed, 42 were injured and 12 were rescued, - SES. PHOTOS Emergency repair work has been completed in Solomianskyi district of Kyiv: 16 people were killed, 42 were injured and 12 were rescued, - SES. PHOTOS Emergency repair work in the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv has been completed. Meanwhile, rescue workers plan to resume work at the site this morning. 6 227 15 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

Russia’s attack on Kyiv: aftermath of shelling in Holosiivskyi district cleared – SES. VIDEO+PHOTOS Russia’s attack on Kyiv: aftermath of shelling in Holosiivskyi district cleared – SES. VIDEO+PHOTOS Emergency workers dealt with the aftermath of the shelling in Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district following the second Russian attack on the capital within 24 hours. 2 338 1 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kyiv

Rescue operations have been completed following Russian Federation’s missile attack on Pechenihy. PHOTOS Rescue operations have been completed following Russian Federation’s missile attack on Pechenihy. PHOTOS Emergency and rescue operations have been completed at the site of the Russian missile strike in Pechenihy, in the Kharkiv region. 2 961 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Russian drone attacks agricultural enterprise in Kharkiv region: 800-square-metre fire breaks out – SES. PHOTO Russian drone attacks agricultural enterprise in Kharkiv region: 800-square-metre fire breaks out – SES. PHOTO On the morning of 17 August, Russian forces attacked an agricultural enterprise in Kolomak, Kharkiv region, with a drone. The strike caused a warehouse building to catch fire. 716 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Russian ballistic missile strike on Kremenchuk district: fires at two industrial plants have been extinguished. PHOTOS Russian ballistic missile strike on Kremenchuk district: fires at two industrial plants have been extinguished. PHOTOS Rescue workers have extinguished fires at industrial sites in the Kremenchuk district caused by an enemy missile attack. 1 208 1 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region

Russian forces have attacked fire station in Marhanets five times: damage has been caused. PHOTOS Russian forces have attacked fire station in Marhanets five times: damage has been caused. PHOTOS Russian forces have attacked a fire and rescue unit in Marhanets, in the Dnipropetrovsk region, on five occasions. 675 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region

Ukraine’s SES request for demining assistance is being processed – NATO Ukraine’s SES request for demining assistance is being processed – NATO NATO has said it is processing a request from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine for demining assistance. 358 0 Previously in trend: Demining of Ukrainian territories

Russian attack on Kyiv region: fires at logistics facilities still being extinguished. VIDEO+PHOTOS Russian attack on Kyiv region: fires at logistics facilities still being extinguished. VIDEO+PHOTOS Rescue workers are dealing with the aftermath of a Russian strike on logistics facilities in the Kyiv region. 2 844 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Kyiv region

Consequences of Russian Federation’s strike on industrial enterprise in Poltava region: fire has now been extinguished. PHOTOS Consequences of Russian Federation’s strike on industrial enterprise in Poltava region: fire has now been extinguished. PHOTOS A fire broke out at one of the industrial plants in the Poltava region as a result of Russian shelling. 1 289 0 Previously in trend: Attack of drones on Poltava region

Russians strike church in Kramatorsk: Dome catches fire, blaze spreads over 140 square metres – SES. PHOTO Russians strike church in Kramatorsk: Dome catches fire, blaze spreads over 140 square metres – SES. PHOTO Russian forces struck Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region on 11 August, hitting a church building. The attack caused the church’s dome to catch fire. 1 640 8 Previously in trend: Church arson

Rescuer Oleksii Stoliarenko died when structures collapsed whilst clearing up aftermath of Russian strike on Sumy. PHOTO Rescuer Oleksii Stoliarenko died when structures collapsed whilst clearing up aftermath of Russian strike on Sumy. PHOTO During the fire-fighting operation in Sumy, which broke out following a strike by a Russian UAV, part of the structure collapsed. 2 240 9 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Ukraine’s State Emergency Service helps France stop spread of forest fire. PHOTOS Ukraine’s State Emergency Service helps France stop spread of forest fire. PHOTOS A fire in a forested area in France was extinguished with the help of Ukrainian rescuers. 1 677 2 Previously in trend: Rescue operations by SES

Ballistic attack on Kyiv region: despite heat, rescue workers are continuing to deal with aftermath. VIDEO+PHOTOS Ballistic attack on Kyiv region: despite heat, rescue workers are continuing to deal with aftermath. VIDEO+PHOTOS Rescue workers are continuing to deal with the aftermath of a massive ballistic attack in the Kyiv region. 1 731 6 Previously in trend: Massive combined attack

Ukrainian rescuers saved burnt fawn whilst extinguishing large-scale fire in France, - State Emergency Service. VIDEO+PHOTOS Ukrainian rescuers saved burnt fawn whilst extinguishing large-scale fire in France, - State Emergency Service. VIDEO+PHOTOS Ukrainian rescue workers, who are helping their French colleagues tackle large-scale forest fires, have rescued a fawn that had suffered burns and was unable to escape the fire zone on its own. 4 720 20 Previously in trend: Ukrainian rescuers will help France

Massive strike on Kyiv: emergency services have extinguished all fires in four districts of capital. PHOTOS Massive strike on Kyiv: emergency services have extinguished all fires in four districts of capital. PHOTOS All fires caused by Russian strikes in the Obolonskyi, Sviatoshynskyi, Holosiivskyi and Desnianskyi districts of Kyiv have been extinguished. 2 433 3 Previously in trend: Massive combined attack

Russians attack SES sappers during demining in Zaporizhzhia district: two injured. PHOTO Russians attack SES sappers during demining in Zaporizhzhia district: two injured. PHOTO In the Zaporizhzhia district, Russian forces carried out a targeted attack on State Emergency Service sappers while they were conducting demining operations. Two rescuers were injured in the strike. 607 0 Previously in trend: Attack on rescuers

SES is dealing with aftermath of explosions in Khmelnytskyi region: area and water bodies are being inspected by bomb disposal experts, robots and divers. PHOTOS SES is dealing with aftermath of explosions in Khmelnytskyi region: area and water bodies are being inspected by bomb disposal experts, robots and divers. PHOTOS In the Khmelnytskyi region, a task force from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine is continuing to deal with the aftermath of the explosions. 1 447 6 Previously in trend: Explosions in Khmelnytskyi

Rescuers recovered body of deceased from rubble of educational institution in Kherson. VIDEO+PHOTOS Rescuers recovered body of deceased from rubble of educational institution in Kherson. VIDEO+PHOTOS Search and rescue operations have been completed in Kherson at the site of an educational institution destroyed by a Russian air strike on 31 July. Rescuers recovered the body of a deceased man from the rubble. 1 589 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kherson

Ukraine has sent 70 rescue workers to France to help tackle forest fires, - Vyhovskyi. PHOTOS Ukraine has sent 70 rescue workers to France to help tackle forest fires, - Vyhovskyi. PHOTOS On the instructions of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and as part of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, a combined team of 70 rescue workers and 15 specialist vehicles has been dispatched to the French Republic. 1 444 6 Previously in trend: Ukrainian rescuers will help France

Two more people may be trapped under rubble in Lviv after missile strike – State Emergency Service. PHOTOS Two more people may be trapped under rubble in Lviv after missile strike – State Emergency Service. PHOTOS Work to deal with the consequences of the Russian missile strike on Lviv is ongoing. 2 122 1 Previously in trend: Strike on Lviv

Emergency rescue operations completed in Kyiv after overnight Russian attack: one killed, three injured – State Emergency Service. PHOTO 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. 1 891 1 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Second Russian strike on rescue workers in Zaporizhzhia: four wounded. PHOTO Second Russian strike on rescue workers in Zaporizhzhia: four wounded. PHOTO In the Zaporizhzhia district, whilst firefighters were tackling a blaze on the grounds of one of the forestry districts, Russian troops launched a second drone strike against the rescue workers. 1 092 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region Attack on rescuers

Russia drops KABs on village of Bilenke in Donetsk region: three killed. VIDEO+PHOTOS Russia drops KABs on village of Bilenke in Donetsk region: three killed. VIDEO+PHOTOS Russian aircraft struck a private residential area in the settlement of Bilenke, Kramatorsk district, Donetsk region, overnight. 1 907 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Rescue operations by SES

Fire contained in Chornobyl zone: radiation levels are normal, - State Emergency Service. PHOTOS 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. 568 2 Previously in trend: Chornobyl fire Rescue operations by SES

Emergency rescue operations completed at site of missile strike in Kyiv region – SES. VIDEO+PHOTOS Emergency rescue operations completed at site of missile strike in Kyiv region – SES. VIDEO+PHOTOS Emergency rescue operations have been completed at the site of a Russian missile strike in the Bucha district of the Kyiv region. 5 462 11 Previously in trend: Explosion in Kyiv region

Russian attack on Sumy: house and shopping centre caught fire, rescue workers came under renewed shelling. VIDEO+PHOTOS Russian attack on Sumy: house and shopping centre caught fire, rescue workers came under renewed shelling. VIDEO+PHOTOS Russian forces have carried out a series of strikes on Sumy and attacked rescue workers. 2 002 0 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Sumy

All fires caused by Russian Federation’s night-time strike on Kyiv have been extinguished, - State Emergency Service. VIDEO All fires caused by Russian Federation’s night-time strike on Kyiv have been extinguished, - State Emergency Service. VIDEO All the fires in Kyiv caused by the enemy attack on the night of 19 July have been extinguished. 1 527 4 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv Massive combined attack

Clean-up operations are ongoing following Russia’s ballistic attack on Kyiv: number of injured has now risen to 15. PHOTOS Clean-up operations are ongoing following Russia’s ballistic attack on Kyiv: number of injured has now risen to 15. PHOTOS Efforts to deal with the aftermath of the Russian attack on the capital are continuing: according to updated information, the number of casualties has risen to 15. 4 185 17 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Russians attacked Chernihiv region with strike UAV: five people injured, including three children. PHOTO Russians attacked Chernihiv region with strike UAV: five people injured, including three children. PHOTO On the evening of 17 July, Russian invaders launched a drone attack on Novhorod-Siverskyi in the Chernihiv region. The enemy drone struck a residential building. A family was injured. 777 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region Drone attack on Chernihiv

Large-scale fire breaks out at infrastructure facility in Odesa region after Russian strike. PHOTOS Large-scale fire breaks out at infrastructure facility in Odesa region after Russian strike. PHOTOS Rescuers from the State Emergency Service extinguished a large-scale fire that broke out at an infrastructure facility in the Odesa region following a Russian strike. 1 709 3 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Odesa region

Consequences of Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv: number of victims has increased to 11, fires broke out (updated). VIDEO+PHOTOS Consequences of Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv: number of victims has increased to 11, fires broke out (updated). VIDEO+PHOTOS This is the third time this week that Russia has carried out targeted shelling of Kyiv. Hits and fires have been reported in the city’s Solomyanskyi, Darnytskyi and Dniprovskyi districts. 12 605 34 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Rescuers come under follow-up enemy strike in Dnipropetrovsk region: vehicle damaged. PHOTOS 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. 462 0 Previously in trend: Attack on rescuers

Occupiers strike rescuers in Donetsk region: armored medical vehicle damaged. PHOTOS Occupiers strike rescuers in Donetsk region: armored medical vehicle damaged. PHOTOS Today, July 9, Russian troops once again struck rescuers in the Donetsk region. 402 0 Previously in trend: Attack on rescuers

Fires caused by Russian Federation’s night-time attack on Kyiv have been extinguished, - SES. PHOTOS Fires caused by Russian Federation’s night-time attack on Kyiv have been extinguished, - SES. PHOTOS In Kyiv, emergency services have extinguished all the fires caused by overnight enemy shelling. 1 069 0 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Consequences of Russian Federation’s overnight missile attack on Kyiv: emergency services are extinguishing fires, there are one dead and several injured. PHOTOS Consequences of Russian Federation’s overnight missile attack on Kyiv: emergency services are extinguishing fires, there are one dead and several injured. PHOTOS Two people were injured during a nighttime Russian attack on Kyiv. 9 622 28 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Elimination of consequences of Russian attack continues in Vyshneve. PHOTOS Elimination of consequences of Russian attack continues in Vyshneve. PHOTOS In Vyshneve, Kyiv region, rescuers continue to eliminate the consequences of a Russian missile strike. As a result of the attack, seven people were killed and 26 others were injured. Debris removal, fire extinguishing, and inspection of the territory are ongoing. 6 778 35 Previously in trend: Massive combined attack

SES completes work at all sites in Kyiv after Russian strike: 19 killed, 61 injured SES completes work at all sites in Kyiv after Russian strike: 19 killed, 61 injured Emergency rescue and recovery operations have been completed in Kyiv at all sites damaged as a result of the Russian attack. According to the latest data, 19 people were killed, and 61 others were injured. 566 0 Previously in trend: Massive combined attack

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