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The State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) continues its critical role in managing crisis situations amidst the ongoing conflict. Recent operations include the defusal of warheads from a Russian Kh-101 missile in Kyiv, highlighting the persistent threat and war-related risks faced by communities. The SES also responded to a Russian attack on a hospital in Kharkiv, which resulted in three injuries, further stretching their emergency response capabilities. Additionally, rescue workers were on-site at a warehouse fire near Kyiv, demonstrating their vital role in disaster management. Unfortunately, SES teams and equipment have been directly targeted in several regions, including Sumy and Zaporizhzhia, leading to damaged equipment and injured personnel. These incidents underscore the dangerous conditions under which the SES operates, providing essential services across Ukraine.

What recent incidents involved the State Emergency Service of Ukraine?

The State Emergency Service of Ukraine has been involved in various incidents, including defusing warheads from a Russian missile in the Kyiv region, responding to a hospital attack in Kharkiv, managing a warehouse fire near Kyiv, and dealing with targeted attacks on rescue workers and equipment in Sumy and Zaporizhzhia regions.

How has the State Emergency Service of Ukraine dealt with missile threats?

The SES has successfully defused two warheads from a Russian Kh-101 missile in the Kyiv region, showcasing their capability in handling such threats effectively. These operations help ensure the safety of local communities by neutralizing potential explosive dangers.

What are the challenges faced by rescue workers in Ukraine's conflict zones?

Rescue workers in Ukraine face significant challenges, including direct attacks on their teams and equipment, as seen in Sumy and Zaporizhzhia. They also manage crises like fires and hospital strikes, all while operating in dangerous and uncertain conditions amidst ongoing hostilities.

How does the SES manage fires related to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine?

The State Emergency Service is actively involved in managing and extinguishing fires, often caused by Russian attacks. They respond promptly to incidents, such as the recent warehouse fire near Kyiv, ensuring quick containment and minimizing further damage or casualties.

What measures are in place for SES personnel safety during crisis operations?

The SES implements safety protocols to protect its personnel during operations, although they face significant risks, such as being targeted in attacks. Continuous training and strategic planning aim to enhance their safety and operational efficiency in high-risk environments.

What role does the SES play in supporting Ukrainian society during wartime?

The SES plays a crucial role in supporting Ukrainian society by managing emergencies resulting from conflict-related activities, such as missile defusals, fire management, and rescue operations. Their efforts are vital in maintaining public safety and delivering essential services during wartime.

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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. 779 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. 3 425 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. 1 764 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. 1 761 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. 1 184 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. 867 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. 6 032 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. 1 052 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.  648 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. 5 838 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. 1 702 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. 835 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. 869 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. 1 039 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. 967 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. 1 099 4 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Mykolaiv

Shelling of Kyiv region Fires caused by Russian attack on Kyiv region have been extinguished. Debris removal continues. PHOTOS The aftermath of Russian shelling in the Kyiv region continues to be dealt with. 2 025 1 Previously in trend: Shaheds attack on Kyiv region Massive combined attack

Traffic accident in Ternopil Two rescuers killed by drunk driver in Ternopil: perpetrator of accident detained. PHOTO Prosecutors from the Ternopil Regional Prosecutor's Office are conducting procedural supervision of criminal proceedings into a traffic accident in which two State Emergency Service employees were killed. The person responsible for the accident was detained in accordance with Article 208 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. 6 548 28 Previously in trend: Car Accident Fatal traffic accidents

Flood risk and rising water levels forecast in Ukraine Water levels to rise and possible flooding expected in several regions of Ukraine – SES On 20–25 February, water levels are expected to rise, and possible flooding may occur in several regions of Ukraine. 1 280 3 Previously in trend: Flooding in Ukraine

Consequences of flooding in the Kharkiv region Due to deterioration of weather conditions, numerous cases of flooding have been recorded in Kharkiv region. PHOTOS In the Kharkiv region, due to deteriorating weather conditions, there were numerous cases of flooding in the residential sector. 1 521 0

Shelling of Bohodukhiv Consequences of Russian strike on Bohodukhiv: rescuers recovered bodies of four victims from rubble, three of whom were children aged one and two. VIDEO+PHOTOS Rescuers recovered the bodies of four victims, including three children, from the rubble in the Kharkiv region. 2 686 5 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kharkiv region Children are victims of war

Farewell to Mykhailo Protsenko Kyiv region bids farewell to rescuer Mykhailo Protsenko killed while handling aftermath of an enemy attack in Yahotyn. PHOTOS Kyiv region bids farewell to Mykhailo Protsenko, a rescuer with the 22nd State Fire and Rescue Unit in the settlement of Kalyta, who was killed when structures collapsed while handling the aftermath of a Russian strike on an industrial facility in the city of Yahotyn. 1 786 3 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator Danger from generators: four people died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Ukraine over weekend Over the weekend of 7–8 February, nine cases of carbon monoxide poisoning were recorded in Ukraine. 4 501 27 Previously in trend: Rescue operations by SES

проценко 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. 6 523 35 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Cherkasy after the shelling Consequences of massive Russian attack on Cherkasy: fires broke out, three people hospitalised. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of 2 February, Cherkasy was subjected to a massive attack by Russian UAVs, leaving four people injured and causing fires. 2 426 2 Previously in trend: attack of Cherkasy region

Rescuer Ivan Sieryi has died 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. 1 819 3 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Over 1,340 points of invincibility operating in Kyiv, Interior Ministry says Kyiv increases State Emergency Service heating points to 104 and points of invincibility to 1,340. PHOTOS Director of the Communications Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Mariana Reva, said on Hromadske Radio that more than 1,340 points of invincibility and 104 heating points are operating, which have been deployed in recent days by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine at 70 locations across Kyiv. 932 7 Previously in trend: Operation of points of invincibility

Wounded rescuer dies Rescuer Oleksandr Zibrov, who was wounded on 9 January during second Russian strike on Kyiv, has died, - SES. PHOTO 36-year-old rescuer Oleksandr Zibrov, who was injured 18 days ago, has died. 2 683 6 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Oleksandr Pytaichuk 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. 12 748 32 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Shelling of Kyiv Consequences of Russian Federation’s strike on Kyiv: one person killed, four wounded, destruction of confectionery factory in Holosiivskyi district. VIDEO+PHOTOS One person was killed and at least four were injured as a result of a Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv overnight.  6 038 28 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

SES Russia attacked critical infrastructure in Zhytomyr region – State Emergency Service. PHOTOS Russian forces carried out another strike on critical infrastructure facilities in the Zhytomyr region. The attack sparked a fire. 1 424 0 Previously in trend: Shahed drone attack on Zhytomyr region

Children killed in fire in Zhytomyr region Woman and her two children, aged 4 and 5, died in fire in Zhytomyr region, two-year-old child hospitalised, - SES. VIDEO&PHOTOS In the Zhytomyr region, two children and their mother died in a house fire, and another child was hospitalised. 1 693 1 Previously in trend: Chornobyl fire

ses SES divers carried out unique special operation at capital’s TPP in -15°C frost, - Klymenko. VIDEO After Russian shelling, one of the capital's thermal power plants was flooded, threatening the heat and electricity supply to thousands of homes. In difficult conditions with temperatures reaching -15 °C, divers from the State Emergency Service carried out a six-day underwater special operation and stopped the water leak. 5 419 26 Previously in trend: Rescue operations by SES

Shelling of Poltava region Russian troops struck an industrial facility in Poltava region. PHOTOS On the night of 20 January 2026, Russians struck an industrial facility in the Poltava region. 1 427 0 Previously in trend: Attack of drones on Poltava region

Shelling of Odesa region Enemy attacked energy infrastructure of Odesa region: fire broke out. PHOTO Russia has once again attacked the energy infrastructure of the Odesa region. 973 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odessa region

Sumy Russians attacked Sumy and region with drones: three people were injured, high-rise buildings were damaged. PHOTOS Russian troops continue to shell the Sumy region. On the afternoon of 17 January, strikes were carried out on Sumy and Bilopillia, resulting in fires, two people injured, and damage to residential buildings. 1 804 1 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region UAV attack on Sumy

Consequences of the Russian attack on ports in the Odesa region Russian attack on Odesa region port infrastructure sparks large fires. VIDEO&PHOTOS As a result of a Russian attack on two ports in the Odesa region on January 7, fires broke out. Two people were killed and eight others were injured. 3 147 10 Previously in trend: Russian attack on the port in Odesa

Strike on Sumy region Russian forces struck rescuers while they were clearing up aftermath of Russian attack on Konotop district. PHOTO On the morning of 4 January, Russians struck a non-residential building in the Konotop district of Sumy region. 1 251 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

Three rescued from stuck boat on frozen Dnipro in Poltava region New Year’s night rescue operation: boat with people stuck in ice in Poltava region On New Year’s night, a dangerous incident on the water in the Poltava region could have had tragic consequences. In the settlement of Hradysk, three people were trapped in a boat in the middle of the frozen Dnipro River. 3 242 18 Previously in trend: Rescue operations by SES

Kyiv after the shelling Rescuers have completed work to deal with aftermath of Russian attack on Kyiv. PHOTO Rescuers have completed work to eliminate the consequences of the Russian attack. 1 608 1 Previously in trend: Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

State Emergency Service Zakhar Berkut Lift has stopped on Mount Zakhar Berkut in Lviv Oblast: about 80 passengers remain at top. PHOTOS A chairlift carrying about 80 people, including children, stopped on Mount Zakhar Berkut in the Lviv region. 6 078 88 Previously in trend: Rescue operations by SES Disruptions to tourist infrastructure

Emergency search and rescue operations in Chernihiv have been completed. Emergency search operations at site of Russian attack in Chernihiv complete – SES. PHOTOS Rescuers have completed emergency search operations at the site of a Russian attack in the city of Chernihiv. 1 370 1 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Chernihiv

Concert by the SES in the Kyiv metro Christmas in metro: SES orchestra performed at "Zoloti Vorota" station in Kyiv. VIDEO On Christmas Eve, the SES orchestra transformed the "Zoloti Vorota" metro station in Kyiv into a Christmas hall.  2 938 8 Previously in trend: Christmas in Ukraine

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. 1 911 4 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Odesa region Shelling of Odessa region

Consequences of the UAV attack on Kryvyi Rih on 18 December: what is known? Ruscists struck Kryvyi Rih: four people injured, houses and administrative building damaged. PHOTOS Russian occupiers attacked Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast at night, resulting in four casualties. 1 369 3 Previously in trend: Shahed attack on Kryvyi Rih

Strike on rescuers in Donetsk region Russian troops strike rescuers in Druzhkivka: four wounded. PHOTOS In Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, Russian troops attacked rescuers with an FPV drone as they were responding to a fire call. 649 2

Odesa region after shelling Consequences of most massive Russian attack on Odesa region. PHOTOS Russian troops launched a massive strike on critical and civilian infrastructure in the Odesa region. 8 676 24

Chernihiv region after shelling Russian forces strike Chernihiv region with drones: fire breaks out. PHOTO On the night of Wednesday, 10 December 2025, Russian troops attacked the Chernihiv region with strike drones. 1 151 3 Previously in trend: Shelling of Chernihiv region