They were organized by the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the State Emergency Service as part of nationwide preparation for potential attacks on critical infrastructure.

According to the scenario, serious accidents occurred in the Rivne and Dubno districts following massive drone and missile strikes on energy and gas facilities. The participants’ task was to practice rapid response and interagency coordination under crisis conditions.

The coordination of the operations was carried out by the leadership of the Rivne Regional Military Administration and relevant specialized units. Representatives from energy and utility companies, law enforcement agencies, emergency services, and the Red Cross also took part in the exercises.

The organizers emphasized that such training is of strategic importance for protecting critical infrastructure and ensuring the stability of the energy system, especially ahead of the new heating season.

This is already the tenth region where such exercises have been conducted. Overall, during August–September, they will be held in 17 regions at 34 energy facilities.