State Emergency Service of Ukraine
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) is the central executive body responsible for civil protection, fire safety, rescue operations, and emergency response across the country. It operates under the Ministry of Internal Affairs and is led by a Head appointed by the Cabinet of Ministers. Its regional directorates and specialized units coordinate responses to natural disasters, industrial accidents, and wartime emergencies.
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Russian drones strike Kiliia in Odesa Oblast overnight, hitting port and civilian infrastructure
Russian forces attacked the city of Kiliia in Odesa Oblast with Shahed drones overnight on September 27, damaging port and civilian infrastructure. The Izmail District State Administration reported no casualties; a fire at the strike site was extinguished by State Emergency Service rescuers.