His face, burnt by war, is covered with fatigue, soot, and wrinkles. But it has a calm dignity and inner strength. These are the faces of Donetsk rescuers who are among the first to arrive at the scene of a tragedy - where a rocket has just fallen, where silence is pervasive, where every second counts.
They work in silence under fire, clearing the rubble, rescuing human life and hope from the wreckage - not for gratitude, but because they know that behind every challenge is someone's saved future.
These are not movie heroes. These are our rescuers. They are strong. Resilient. Unbreakable.
Your work is more than just service... Thank you.
Based on the materials of the Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Donetsk region