The forest fires started in the Altai region in the Siberian part of Russia spread over a wide area in a short time. The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia stated that the extinguishing works continue in 78 of the 354 fires that started in different parts of the country. The ministry reported that the fire in the Altai and Irkutsk regions continue to spread. According to the first determinations, nearly 250 firefighting teams, 79 firefighting vehicles and a Be-200 type amphibious firefighting aircraft are on duty for the fires that continue on an area of 615 hectares in the Altai region. On the other hand, 2 thousand 500 personnel, 276 fire extinguishers, 35 Be-200 fire extinguishers and Mi-8 fire extinguishing helicopters are participating in the firefighting efforts across the country.
Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, issued a stern warning to Israel, stating that “all options are on the table” if Israel fails to uphold its commitment to providing humanitarian aid to Gaza. Kallas condemned the killing of civilians seeking aid, calling it “indefensible,” and urged Israel to stop the violence at aid distribution points.
In her recent meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, Kallas reiterated the EU’s concerns, emphasizing that the Israeli army must cease attacks on civilians. Despite an agreement in July to increase aid access to Gaza, over 20 Western nations have condemned Israel’s ongoing military actions, which have led to the deaths of over 800 civilians seeking humanitarian assistance.
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