More than 100 rescuers have died since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine

Since February 24, 2022, more than 100 emergency workers have died as a result of Russian aggression. More than 500 more SES employees have been injured.

This was stated by the spokesman for the State Emergency Service, Oleksandr Khorunzhy.

According to him, during air alerts, personnel who eliminate the consequences of shelling are dispersed for a certain time. Khorunzhy explained that this is done in accordance with the developed algorithms, because there are cases of repeated strikes by the Russian army.

“Our country is waging a full-scale war against an insidious aggressor without principles, who can even strike at rescuers, who are practically unarmed. And today we have sad statistics: 105 rescuers have died and 502 SES employees have been injured,” Khorunzhy said.

“Whatever grief we have, it’s our job.” How Odessa rescuers help people and experience the death of colleagues.

He emphasized that despite the fact that they take security measures, significant risks for State Emergency Service employees still remain.

“Of course, we use the algorithm for conducting both aerial reconnaissance and dispersing personnel, especially during alarms. But during war, there is no one-hundred-percent guarantee of protection, because we work to save people,” the SES spokesman added.