More equipment and a new logistical hub: Switzerland and the State Emergency Services of Ukraine Boost Cooperation

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Ambassador of Switzerland to Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, Félix Baumann, and the Acting Head of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, Andrii Danyk — A significant focus of the joint work in 2024 will be on the construction of a logistical hub. © State Emergency Service of Ukraine

Through the Memorandum, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU) intend to further boost cooperation to respond to emergencies, carry out rescue operations and provide essential and immediate support to the civil population of Ukraine.

These measures include donating vehicles and spare parts, improving the professional skills of SESU personnel through training and exercises, as well as increasing their capacities in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Energy emergency services.

A significant focus of the joint work in 2024 will be on the construction of a logistical hub for the technical service unit of the SESU Main Department in Kyiv region to ensure quick and efficient distribution of the donated equipment.

As Andrii Danyk noted, the SESU has repeatedly received the necessary assistance from the Swiss partners: “We very highly value friendly ties with the people of Switzerland, and today’s meeting is another evidence of the strong and decisive support for Ukraine from the international community.”

The SESU has been at the forefront of meeting emergency response needs arising from the war. Last year alone, the SESU responded to 404,368 calls for help and rescued 4,846 people. While dealing with the increased workload, the SESU has been also facing the damage to emergency response buildings and vehicles, affecting their capacity for response.

“Only yesterday, Kyiv suffered from yet another missile attack. One of the shells hit an educational institution. Fortunately, there were no people under the rubble. But very often it is not the case. The work of rescuers is a crucial lifeline for civilians in Ukraine, for example those trapped under the rubbles of the damaged or destroyed buildings. With this Memorandum, Switzerland reaffirms its solidarity with Ukraine and its commitment to support people in need,” said Ambassador Baumann.

The parties also agree to enhance capacities of the SESU departments at a community level, especially in the frontline regions, e.g., in Sloviansk and Kherson.

Under the terms of the agreement, the SDC intends to provide grant funding up to 2.8 million Swiss francs by the end of the year.