President of the Ukrainian Red Cross Maksym Dotsenko and Director General Illya Kletskovskyy paid a working visit to Mykolaiv Region

As part of the visit, they met with representatives of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration, the Mayor of Mykolaiv and the leadership of the Main Department of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU) in Mykolaiv Region.

The meetings focused on the region’s current needs, the results of the Ukrainian Red Cross’s humanitarian work and prospects for further cooperation. Discussions covered support for healthcare and social care facilities, the development of rehabilitation services, and assistance for veterans, older people and other vulnerable groups.

Particular attention was paid to civil protection, strengthening the safety of local residents and medical personnel during air raid alerts, equipping shelters and developing alert systems. During the meeting with SESU representatives, the participants also discussed the current needs of emergency responders and ways to support their work.

The Ukrainian Red Cross has been providing systematic support to Mykolaiv Region since the first days of the full-scale war. Its key areas of work include assisting people affected by shelling and other attacks, supporting healthcare facilities, restoring infrastructure, developing social services and responding to emergencies.

Following the meetings, the parties agreed to continue identifying the communities’ priority needs and preparing specific project proposals that could be implemented with support from the Ukrainian Red Cross and international partners.