State Emergency Service of Ukraine
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine (Derzhavna Sluzhba z Nadzvychainykh Sytuatsii, DSNS) is the central executive body responsible for civil protection, emergency response and disaster relief. It operates under the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The service conducts rescue operations, firefighting and public alerting, and is regularly visible in coverage of Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities.
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Russia launches massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine, hitting Kyiv infrastructure
Russia launched a large combined missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight into November 7, 2026, focusing on Kyiv and surrounding areas. Energy infrastructure, homes, a kindergarten and Kyiv's North Bridge were damaged, while power, heating and water services were disrupted in the capital. One man later died after a drone strike on a private home in Bohdanivka.
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Emergency-alert apps in Ukraine and Russia targeted by cyberattacks
Emergency-alert applications in Ukraine and Russia were compromised within hours of each other, sending false warnings about radiation, nuclear and chemical threats and street fighting. Ukrainian authorities said there was no radiation emergency, while both countries said their broader warning systems continued operating and the affected mobile services were restored or being restored.
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Russian strikes on humanitarian hub in Komyshuvakha kill at least 26, with toll rising during rescue operation
Russian forces struck a school in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia region, on 2 November while humanitarian aid was being distributed, then hit the shelter where people had taken refuge with nine more bombs. At least 26 people were killed and five were injured in the latest official update provided, while search-and-rescue operations continued under the rubble. Reports subsequently put the death toll as high as 37.
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Ukraine and Russia complete joint humanitarian evacuation from Oleshky under local truce
Ukraine and Russia carried out a joint humanitarian operation in occupied Oleshky under a localized ceasefire that lasted from October 27 to November 1. Aid was delivered, civilians who chose to leave traveled through Russia and Belarus to Ukrainian-controlled territory, and residents who stayed received food, water and medicine.
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Civilians evacuated from occupied Oleshky reach Ukraine after mediated ceasefire
A locally mediated ceasefire enabled the delivery of humanitarian aid and the evacuation of civilians from occupied Oleshky in Kherson Oblast. Ukrainian and Russian negotiating teams led the mission, with Melania Trump acting as mediator. Evacuees traveled through Russia and Belarus before crossing into Chernihiv Oblast on 31 October.
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Russian drones strike Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast overnight, one killed, several injured
On the night and morning of 27 September 2026, Russian drones struck multiple districts of Kyiv and parts of Kyiv Oblast, killing one man in the Solomianskyi district and injuring at least three people including two 16-year-old girls in the Shevchenkivskyi district. Fires were reported at a warehouse, an auto service station, an office building, and a school, while the logistics company Zammler confirmed its Brovarskyi district warehouse was hit. The strikes were part of a nationwide barrage of 170 strike drones, of which 147 were reportedly shot down or suppressed by 07:30.