On Friday, April 15, 24 vehicles for firefighters and doctors, as well as 50 tons of emergency equipment, will arrive in Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron said.
“In support of Ukraine, our firefighters and rescuers will deliver tomorrow 24 fire engines and ambulances, as well as 50 tons of emergency equipment. This is the second convoy in a month. To our agents, communities, companies and citizens who contribute: thank you,” the President wrote on his Twitter on the night of Thursday to Friday.
A composite detachment of 100 Ukrainian firefighters arrived in Greece on Friday, August 6, to help contain massive forest wildfires, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.
“In pursuance of the instructions of the President of Ukraine, a combined detachment of 100 Ukrainian firefighters arrived at the Athens airport. Experienced Ukrainian firefighters will help Greece contain massive forest wildfires. Ukraine is ready to help when our friends need it,” Kuleba said on Twitter.
In Greece, north of Athens, a 38-year-old man was reportedly killed by an electric pole that fell as a result of forest fires, local media reported on Friday, citing the Health Ministry. He became the first person killed by wildfires in this country this season.
