On October 1, Ukraine will celebrate the Day of Defenders of Ukraine, a holiday that has gained particular relevance during the full-scale Russian invasion.
This holiday is a symbol of gratitude to all those who risk their lives for the sake of security and peace in the country. On this day, we honor not only the military, but also all those who are fighting for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
On the occasion of the Day of Defenders of Ukraine, we are telling you about those who defend the independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
The State Emergency Service is another structure designed to respond quickly to the consequences of this war.
The main slogans of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) are "Prevent. Save. Help" and "Courageous to save lives". Both slogans reflect the key functions and values of the service, emphasizing the professionalism, courage and dedication of rescuers in their work.
The SES protects the population and territories from emergencies, prevents their occurrence, eliminates the consequences of accidents, conducts rescue operations, extinguishes fires, and conducts hydrometeorological research.
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, the SES employees have been at the forefront of not only natural disasters, but also human tragedy. They are the first to arrive at the scene of rocket attacks. They pull people out from under the ruins. They extinguish the fires left behind by the fire of war. Rescuers demine areas, clean houses, schools, hospitals where shells exploded yesterday. They are the ones who go where everyone else is running away from. Those who conquer fire, fear and time. Rescuers.
Today, when our country is going through difficult trials, when the war takes away peace, homes and human lives, they are forced to work in extremely harsh conditions, remaining devoted to people and Ukraine.
A vivid example of humanity and courage today is the Phoenix group, which is evacuating civilians from areas close to the war zone in Donetsk region. Every day, the rescuers visit dozens of homes, persuade and convince people to leave their homes. This is not just an evacuation. It is a chance to save lives, a chance for a relatively safe future.