The Ukrainian Red Cross participated in large-scale regional command and staff exercises in the Vinnytsia region

The Ukrainian Red Cross recently took part in regional command and staff exercises involving civil protection authorities and forces in the Vinnytsia region. The exercises were held under the coordination of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine. Participants practised joint actions in response to various large-scale man-made and natural disasters. One of the scenarios focused on responding to radiation contamination and included evacuation of the population, the provision of first aid, humanitarian logistics, and coordination between the involved services.

It is worth noting that the Ukrainian Red Cross is currently the only humanitarian organisation participating in such exercises alongside the authorities, military, and rescue services. This not only reflects the high level of trust in the organisation but also its real ability to act as part of the national response system.

The Ukrainian Red Cross’ involvement in exercises of this scale was made possible by its active integration into the Unified State System of Civil Protection. This marks an important step towards strengthening the organisation’s role in civil protection and fostering effective cooperation with government agencies during emergencies.

Photo credit: Press service of the Main Directorate of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Vinnytsia region.