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Ukraine makes history by sending firefighters to battle EU wildfires

Helen Wright
 01.08.2026, 17:45
Ukraine has sent a 70-strong firefighting team to battle wildfires in France as part of the EU’s Civil Protection Mechanism for the first time. (The State Emergency Service of Ukraine)
Ukraine has sent a 70-strong firefighting team to battle wildfires in France as part of the EU’s Civil Protection Mechanism for the first time. (The State Emergency Service of Ukraine)

Spain, Italy, France and Greece are all battling large wildfires this summer.