the Third plane EMERCOM of Russia flew to Beirut to assist the victims of the explosion. On Board is all the necessary equipment, as well as 15 specialists of Rospotrebnadzor.
“Il-76 EMERCOM of Russia flew from Saratov to Lebanon. Appliances. People are provided with special suits and remedies given epigastralny at COVID-19” – with reference to the press service of the Agency TASS.
Earlier in Beirut has already landed two planes EMERCOM of Russia with specialists and equipment. To assist profit doctors, psychologists, rescuers, including dog handlers with dogs is just more than a hundred professionals. It is reported that the aviation Ministry will send five flights to Lebanon.
Recall that in the area of the port in Beirut on Tuesday evening there was a mighty explosion. According to authorities, the cause was improper storage 2750 tons of ammonium nitrate. The blast damaged half of the city’s buildings, local hospitals are overcrowded because of the influx of casualties, which about five thousand people. Over 135 killed, dozens of people are reported missing. The government of Lebanon announced three days of mourning for the victims of the tragedy.
