Rescuers Continue Helping Kharkiv Families Flee Frontline Danger

With the war now in its fifth year, many Ukrainians proactively relocate to an area that is not under constant Russian shelling. Some have no other choice, having already lost their homes in the aftermath of strikes. Ukraine’s State Emergency Service (SES) continues helping residents evacuate from frontline communities in the Kharkiv region, underscoring the importance not only of helping people get out of immediate danger, but also providing them with support and guidance through the first steps toward safety.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. “Often, they leave in haste, taking only the most essential belongings,” the SES said in a statement on Friday. “We do not leave people to face this hardship alone.” Assistance at every stage The SES said psychologists are continuing to work directly with evacuees, helping them manage anxiety and stabilize their emotional state as they cope with the stress of losing their homes. Alongside psychologists, SES rescuers remain present throughout each stage of the evacuation process. Often, residents need help carrying heavy belongings and boarding transport, while people with limited mobility or disabilities need additional assistance, which SES also provides. Over the past few months, the number of civilian casualties has risen sharply from Russia’s war in Ukraine. According to the Conflict Intelligence Team (CIT) on Aug. 12, July marked the deadliest month for civilians in Ukraine. At least 634 civilians were killed that monthas a result of Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure, with the figure averaging more than 20 civilian deaths a day. In June, CIT recorded 451 deaths. Other Topics of Interest Croatian Court Delays Ukrainian Nord Stream Suspect’s Extradition Hearing Amid New Charges Volodymyr Zhuravlev’s hearing has been postponed due to Germany’s new classification of the arrest warrant. Separately, The United Nations (UN) marked June the deadliest month since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. According to the figures from the Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine’s (HRMMU) “Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict” report, June’s death toll marked a 10% increase compared to May, when 282 civilians were killed and 1,794 injured, and a 37% rise compared with June 2025, when 249 were killed and 1,416 injured. The consistency of the increased civilian death toll suggests the escalation is not an isolated spike but a progressive shift in the intensity of attacks on populated areas and civilian infrastructure, such as residential buildings and schools. The report placed Zaporizhzhia, Kherson and Dnipro well above the rest of the country, with civilian casualty numbers reflecting the regions’ sustained exposure to shelling, drone strikes and aerial bombardment near the contact line. Kharkiv under sustained attacks Meanwhile, Russia continues to strike Kharkiv with jet-powered drones, guided aerial bombs (KABs) and missiles. On Aug. 29, a Russian ballistic missile strike targeted the village of Natalyne in the Kharkiv region during a memorial run, killing three people and injuring two others. The attack occurred amid a broader wave of Russian drone and aerial assaults across Ukraine over that weekend. Just two days prior, on Aug. 27, Russian forces struck an Epicentr shopping center in Kharkiv’s Osnovianskyi district with a jet-powered drone, killing one man and injuring five others, while also causing damage to the building’s structure. The strike underscored a series of Russian attacks on Epicentr stores, warehouses and production facilities across Ukraine. On Aug. 12, Russian forces struck an Epicentr facility in Zaporizhzhia overnight, causing extensive damage and a fire. A Russian missile and drone barrage severely damaged two Epicentr logistic complexes in Kyiv and the Kyiv region, while also striking the company’s Ceramic Corporation plant on Aug. 5. One employee was killed in the attack, and three others were injured. Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization, reporting since 1995. Its international reach – 97% of readers are outside of Ukraine – make it truly Ukraine’s global voice.