The Ukrainian Red Cross and partners provide beverages to State Emergency Service units in frontline areas

On the occasion of the Christmas and New Year holidays, the Ukrainian Red Cross, together with partners from the business community, provided 20,000 bottles of non-alcoholic beverages to units of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) operating in frontline areas.

This humanitarian assistance served as a sign of support and gratitude to emergency responders who are the first to arrive at the scenes of Russian strikes and shelling, respond to emergencies, and save lives every day.

“SES units operate in extremely challenging conditions, especially in frontline areas. By delivering this assistance, we aimed to support emergency responders in their daily work and express our gratitude for their readiness to respond to emergencies and assist people in need. This initiative was made possible through cooperation with partners from the business sector,” said Andrii Pozniakevych, Head of the Disaster Management Department at the Ukrainian Red Cross.

For emergency responders who selflessly serve in frontline regions and ensure the safety of communities and critical infrastructure, such support is not only of practical value but also carries significant moral importance.

“During the holiday period, it is especially important for our emergency responders, particularly those in frontline regions, to feel that they are not alone, that they are remembered and cared for. Attention from partners is not just assistance — it is a powerful source of motivation. On behalf of all SES personnel, I sincerely thank you for your support and for the care you show us,” emphasised Andrii Danyk, Head of the State Emergency Service.