Over 1,000 rescuers, 300 vehicles, and aircraft deployed in response to the June 17 missile strike on Kyiv – Ukraine’s SES

Following the overnight russian missile strike on June 17, more than 1,000 emergency responders and over 300 units of equipment were mobilized across Kyiv to manage the aftermath. Rescue crews from Kyiv and Cherkasy regions, along with specialized SES units, were also brought in to support local teams.

Oleksandr Khorunzhyi, spokesperson for the State Emergency Service (SES) of Ukraine, provided the update during a briefing at Media Center Ukraine.

“More than a thousand rescuers took part in the operation, and more than 300 units of equipment were involved,” Khorunzhyi said. “This included engineering vehicles needed to quickly clear rubble, such as cranes, excavators, and specialized machinery, as well as robotic systems used for firefighting and removing damaged vehicles.”

K9 search and rescue teams were dispatched to several sites. “Dog handlers and their canine partners are helping and are now working to find people under the rubble,” Khorunzhyi said, adding that eight dog teams were operating on the ground.

Specialists trained in explosive detection and ordnance disposal were also involved to identify and safely remove potential hazards, such as missile fragments or leftover wiring from the strike.

Aerial support was provided by two SES helicopters, which carried out firefighting operations throughout the city.

“We had aviation involved, two SES helicopters made 50 water drops, totaling 100 tons of water,” Khorunzhyi said.

In total, emergency crews operated at 15 different locations across the capital. Missile strikes were recorded at 27 sites in total.

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