State Emergency Service of Ukraine
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine (DSNS, also abbreviated SES) is the central executive body responsible for responding to man-made, natural and wartime emergencies. It falls under the Ministry of Internal Affairs and is the legal successor of the former Ministry of Emergencies and Affairs of Population Protection from the Consequences of the Chornobyl Catastrophe. Its tasks include firefighting, search-and-rescue operations, demining of territories, and the cleanup of shelling and natural-disaster aftermaths. The service is led by a Head appointed by the Cabinet of Ministers.
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Russia hits Kyiv with massive missile and drone attack hours after Trump envoys leave
Russia launched a combined missile and drone assault on Kyiv overnight on September 7–8, striking the capital with ballistic and cruise missiles, anti-ship missiles, and 166 strike drones. At least two people were killed, more than 50 civilian objects were damaged across multiple districts, and air defenses downed 175 of the incoming targets. The attack came shortly after US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner left the city following talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky.