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The State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) remains at the forefront of emergency response amidst continuous threats. Notably, the SES is tackling large-scale forest fires in both the Exclusion Zone and the Rivne region, significantly impacted by Russian operations. Firefighters and rescue workers are contending with challenging conditions to contain these blazes. Additionally, the SES has been targeted directly, such as the attacks on rescue vehicles in the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. Despite these difficulties, their relentless humanitarian efforts continue, ensuring public safety and mitigating risks caused by ongoing hostilities. The resilience and bravery of the SES personnel are pivotal in managing crisis situations within Ukraine.

What role does the State Emergency Service of Ukraine play during conflicts?

The State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) plays a crucial role in managing and responding to emergencies, especially during conflicts. SES personnel are tasked with firefighting, conducting evacuations, and providing medical and rescue assistance in areas affected by military actions, ensuring public safety and minimizing the impact of such threats.

How does the State Emergency Service of Ukraine handle large-scale forest fires?

The SES handles large-scale forest fires by deploying specialized firefighting teams and equipment to contain and extinguish these blazes. These efforts often involve coordination with other emergency services and local authorities, adapting strategies to account for weather conditions and terrain to effectively manage and mitigate fire spread.

What challenges does the State Emergency Service face in the Exclusion Zone?

The State Emergency Service faces challenges such as difficult terrain, limited accessibility, and increased environmental hazards in the Exclusion Zone. These factors complicate firefighting and rescue operations, requiring robust strategies and specialized equipment to ensure effective crisis response and public safety.

How has the State Emergency Service been affected by direct attacks?

Direct attacks have posed significant challenges for the State Emergency Service by damaging infrastructure, rescue vehicles, and equipment. Despite these threats, SES personnel continue their efforts unyieldingly, demonstrating resilience and dedication to safeguarding the public and managing emergency situations under perilous conditions.

What measures do SES personnel take to ensure successful evacuation operations?

SES personnel undertake thorough planning and risk assessment strategies to ensure successful evacuations. This involves coordinating with local communities, managing logistical challenges, and using specialized vehicles and equipment. Efficient communication and adaptability are key to executing safe evacuations under duress.

In what ways does the SES contribute to humanitarian efforts during crises?

The SES contributes to humanitarian efforts by providing emergency medical assistance, rescuing civilians from conflict zones, and restoring essential services. Their quick response in managing crises, conducting search and rescue operations, and mitigating fire and environmental hazards aids tremendously in alleviating the humanitarian impact of conflicts.

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SES Two Kh-101 missiles fell and failed to detonate: SES EOD specialists clear area in Chernihiv Oblast. PHOTOS In the Pryluky district of Chernihiv Oblast, explosive ordnance disposal specialists of the State Emergency Service neutralized a dangerous find: the warheads of two Russian Kh-101 cruise missiles that fell in an open area but failed to detonate. 2 942 8 Previously in trend: Destruction of missiles and drones

Search and rescue operations are ongoing in Kyiv There may be people trapped under rubble in Kyiv: search and rescue operations are ongoing. PHOTOS The number of casualties in Kyiv following Russia’s overnight attack continues to rise. 4 140 4 Previously in trend: Massive combined attack

Shelling of Kyiv on 24 May Massive Russian strike on Kyiv: one person killed, over 20 injured, significant damage in eight districts. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of 24 May, the Russians once again carried out a massive shelling of the capital, resulting in fires breaking out across the city and damage to civilian infrastructure and residential buildings. 10 460 21 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv Massive combined attack

Russian strike caused a fire in an administrative building in Poltava 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. 1 206 0 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava

ses Russia has twice attacked rescuers in Nikopol with FPV drones. PHOTOS On 19 May in Nikopol, Russian forces carried out two targeted attacks using FPV drones against State Emergency Service (SES) rescue workers who were heading to extinguish a fire in a residential building following shelling. 608 0 Previously in trend: Attack on rescuers

Kharkiv region Russia attacked Shevchenkove in Kharkiv region with drones: woman died, others were injured. PHOTOS Russian drones attacked the village of Shevchenkove in the Kupiansk district of the Kharkiv region. The strike destroyed a residential building, and a 75-year-old woman was killed under the rubble. Three other people suffered acute stress reactions. 872 0 Previously in trend: Drone attack on the Kharkiv region

Shelling of Kharkiv Kharkiv and the region are under massive UAV attack: there is destruction and casualties. PHOTOS The Russians launched another drone attack on Kharkiv overnight: emergency services are dealing with the aftermath of the strikes. 3 010 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Drone attack on Kharkiv

Kyiv region under attack by drones and missiles: a child among the casualties Consequences of attack on Kyiv region: 7 people injured, including child. PHOTOS Following a Russian attack overnight, damage, fires and civilian casualties have been reported in several districts of the Kyiv region. 1 879 4 Previously in trend: Massive combined attack

Critical infrastructure facility damaged in Dnipropetrovsk region Critical infrastructure damaged as result of Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk region. PHOTOS A critical infrastructure facility has been damaged in the Dnipropetrovsk region as a result of shelling by Russian forces. 1 698 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region

fire in Chornobyl Efforts continue to extinguish large-scale forest fire across 1,200 ha in Exclusion Zone. PHOTOS Efforts are ongoing in the Exclusion Zone to extinguish a large-scale forest fire. 983 2 Previously in trend: Chornobyl fire

Russians attacked a rescue vehicle in the Nikopol district 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. 1 208 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region Attack on rescuers

Fire in the Bucha district Large-scale fire engulfed forest in Bucha district of Kyiv region: fire was successfully contained. VIDEO+PHOTOS In the Bucha district of the Kyiv region, efforts are continuing to bring under control a large-scale forest fire that has engulfed a significant area of woodland and open land. 1 900 11 Previously in trend: Chornobyl fire

Fire in the Chernobyl zone: the fire is spreading rapidly due to the wind Large-scale forest fire is ongoing in the Exclusion Zone: fire has engulfed over 1,100 hectares, - SES. VIDEO+PHOTOS A large-scale forest fire is raging in the Exclusion Zone in the Kyiv region, having already spread across more than 1,100 hectares due to strong winds and dry weather. Emergency services are continuing to tackle the fire despite difficult access conditions. 2 060 9 Previously in trend: Chornobyl fire

Russian bombs hit residential district in Kramatorsk Occupiers dropped three aerial bombs on Kramatorsk: one killed and woman injured. PHOTOS On the evening of 7 May, Russian troops dropped three aerial bombs on a residential district of the city of Kramatorsk in the Donetsk region. One person was killed, and another was injured. 1 739 4 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Fire in the Rivne region Large-scale forest fire has broken out in Rivne region: power has gone out in some settlements. PHOTOS A large-scale forest fire broke out on 6 May in the Rivne region, between the villages of Blazhove and Bilsk. 2 034 5 Previously in trend: Chornobyl fire

Rescuers killed in Poltava region 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. 8 311 17 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region

Strike on the Phoenix group Russian FPV drone attacked State Emergency Service’s "Phoenix" evacuation team in Donetsk region. PHOTO A Russian FPV drone attacked the "Phoenix" group during an evacuation in the Donetsk region. 1 052 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Strike on Ternopil Fires caused by Russian Federation’s attack on Ternopil have been extinguished. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Ternopil, rescue workers have extinguished the fires that broke out the previous day as a result of an enemy attack. 2 010 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ternopil

Occupiers struck an evacuation team in Druzhkivka Russians struck evacuation team in Druzhkivka with FPV drone. PHOTOS In Druzhkivka, in the Donetsk region, a Russian FPV drone attacked the "PHOENIX" evacuation team. 1 180 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region Attack on rescuers

Russians struck a rescue vehicle in Marhanets Russians struck fire and rescue vehicle in Marhanets three times. PHOTOS In Marganets, in the Nikopol district of the Dnipropetrovsk region, Russian troops struck a fire and rescue vehicle three times. 727 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region

State Emergency Service of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Russian troops attacked rescue workers in Marhanets with drones. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Marhanets, in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Russian troops carried out a targeted drone attack on a rescue unit, damaging the depot and specialist equipment. 1 098 0

Landfill on fire in Zakarpattia: what is known? Fire broke out at landfill site in Zakarpattia region, - State Emergency Service. PHOTOS A major fire has broken out at a household waste landfill in the village of Barvinok in Zakarpattia. 974 4 Previously in trend: Chornobyl fire

The aftermath of the bad weather in Zaporizhzhia 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. 3 946 5 Previously in trend: Rescue operations by SES

Russian attack on Dnipro Russian strike on four-storey building in Dnipro: emergency rescue operations completed. PHOTOS Emergency rescue operations have been completed in Dnipro at the site of the Russian strike on a four-storey building. 2 521 1 Previously in trend: Attack on Dnipro

Russian attack on rescuers 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. 1 385 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region

sappers SES EOD specialists neutralize warheads of Russian UAVs in Chernihiv Oblast. PHOTOS In Pryluky district, Chernihiv Oblast, sappers from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine destroyed warheads from Russian UAVs found in an open area. 1 121 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of missiles and drones

Russia attacked a fire station in Sumy region Russians launched targeted strike on fire station in Sumy region: building and equipment were damaged. PHOTO The enemy continues to attack State Emergency Service units in the Sumy region. 1 611 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Several communities in the Sumy region came under attack. There are civilian casualties Day in Sumy region: 2 dead and 5 wounded. Enemy attacked State Emergency Service unit. PHOTOS Two people have been killed and five others injured as a result of Russian attacks on the Sumy region. Buildings, vehicles and infrastructure have been damaged. 835 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Shelling of the Kyiv region Consequences of Russian Federation’s attack on Kyiv region: fire broke out in house and warehouse. PHOTOS On the night of Tuesday 14 April 2026, Russian forces launched an attack using strike drones on the Kyiv region. 1 799 0

Kramatorsk Russians attacked Kramatorsk with "Geran-2" drones: two men injured. PHOTOS On the afternoon of 13 April, Russian forces attacked Kramatorsk with three Geran-2 drones. The city centre and residential areas were hit. 944 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kramatorsk

Velykyi Burluk after the shelling Russian forces struck Velykyi Burluk in Kharkiv region: one person has died, others have been injured. PHOTOS One person has been killed and three others injured following a Russian drone strike on the village of Velykyi Burluk in the Kupiansk district of the Kharkiv region. 731 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Fire station damaged in Donetsk region Fire and rescue unit damaged in Russian strike on Mykolaivka in Donetsk Oblast. PHOTOS A fire and rescue unit was damaged in Mykolaivka, Donetsk Oblast, as a result of Russian shelling. 1 064 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Russian attack on Kyiv Consequences of Russian Federation’s attack on Kyiv: office and warehouse building was on fire. PHOTOS In the early hours of 4 April 2026, Russian forces attacked Kyiv with strike drones. A Russian UAV strike caused a fire in a three-storey office and warehouse building. 2 215 0 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kyiv

A fragment of a Kinzhal missile has been found in the Kyiv region Farmer in Kyiv region has found warhead of "Kinzhal" missile In the Kyiv region, a missile disposal expert defused the warhead of a Russian missile that was accidentally discovered during fieldwork. 3 707 7 Previously in trend: Demining of Ukrainian territories Rescue operations by SES

Rescue workers extinguished major fires following shelling in Volyn Large-scale fires at civilian facilities following Russian shelling have been extinguished in Volyn, – SES. PHOTOS In Volyn, rescue workers have extinguished large-scale fires that broke out at civilian sites as a result of Russian shelling. 1 901 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Volyn

Russian strike on Poltava Russian attack on apartment block in Poltava: rescuers dismantle sections of floor slab on top floor. VIDEO+PHOTOS Efforts to deal with the aftermath of a Russian strike on a multi-storey residential building are ongoing in Poltava, with high-angle rescue specialists on the scene. 1 842 1 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Poltava

State Emergency Service bomb disposal experts have located and defused two missile warheads in the Kyiv region SES combat engineers recovered warheads of Kh-101 missile in Kyiv region. PHOTOS State Emergency Service (SES) combat engineers discovered and removed two warheads from a Russian Kh-101 missile in the Tetiiv community, Kyiv Oblast. 1 250 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of missiles and drones

Russia strikes a hospital in the Kharkiv region: three injured Russian forces struck hospital in Kharkiv region: three people injured. PHOTOS Russian occupiers have struck a hospital in the village of Shevchenkove in the Kharkiv region. 954 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Fire at warehouses in the Kyiv region Fire at warehouse near Kyiv: rescue workers are on scene. VIDEO+PHOTOS (updated) A fire has broken out in a warehouse in the Kyiv region. 6 115 9 Previously in trend: Chornobyl fire Rescue operations by SES

Strike on rescuers in Sumy 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. 1 118 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Chuhuiv Russian drone strikes residential area in Chuhuiv: man injured. PHOTOS In Chuhuiv, in the Kharkiv region, a Russian drone attacked a residential area, injuring a man. 689 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Rescuers from the State Emergency Service carried out a special operation to rescue a mother and child who had fallen through the ice 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. 5 902 7 Previously in trend: Rescue operations by SES

Russian strike on the Kyiv region All fires have been extinguished following Russian Federation’s night-time attack on Kyiv region. PHOTOS As of 2:00 p.m. on March 14, all fires caused by the overnight Russian shelling of the Kyiv region have been extinguished, and restoration work is underway. 1 795 5 Previously in trend: Massive combined attack

Russia attacked an evacuation vehicle of the State Emergency Service in Zaporizhzhia 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. 884 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Zaporizhzhia region

Russia attacked rescuers in the Kharkiv 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. 933 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region

Russia attacked rescuers in Dnipropetrovsk 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. 1 105 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Dnipropetrovsk region

Strike on Druzhkivka on 2 March: rescue operations completed, death toll rises to 3 Russian strike on Druzhkivka on March 2: 3 dead and 16 wounded, emergency rescue operations completed. PHOTOS In Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, rescue operations have been completed at the site of the airstrike launched by Russian forces on March 2. 1 102 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of the Donetsk region

Mykolaiv UAV attack on Mykolaiv: residential buildings damaged, fire extinguished, - State Emergency Service. PHOTOS Mykolaiv was again attacked by Russian drones: this time, a residential area was targeted. The shelling caused a fire in a two-storey building, and a combat unit of a UAV was found on the territory of a private household. 1 198 4 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Mykolaiv