Serbia has mobilized its resources to aid in the battle against severe wildfires in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Greece, deploying specialized teams from the Emergency Situations Sector along with three helicopters
The Serbian teams will assist in extinguishing fires that have spread across the Sutjeska National Park – Tjentište area and the broader Bileća municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as tackling large-scale forest fires near Athens, Greece.
Ivica Dačić, Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs, announced that, as part of the European Union’s Civil Protection Mechanism, a Kamov Ka-32 helicopter, of Russian origin and capable of carrying up to five tons of water, has been sent to Greece to aid in the firefighting efforts.
In addition, in response to Greece’s request for ground support, Serbia has dispatched 35 firefighters-rescuers and 12 vehicles to assist with the operations on the ground.
For the wildfire response in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia has provided an Airbus H215 Super Puma helicopter, with a water-carrying capacity of around four tons, and an Augusta Bell 212 helicopter, alongside 11 crew members and a liaison officer from the Emergency Situations Sector.
This swift response highlights Serbia’s dedication to regional cooperation and its readiness to support neighboring countries in managing and mitigating natural disasters.
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