Published 05:44 IST, August 6th 2020
Russia flies aid supplies and specialists to Beirut
A Russian plane was on its way to Beirut on Wednesday with medical workers and equipment to help people injured in the Beirut port explosion.
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A Russian plane was on its way to Beirut on Wednesday with medical workers and equipment to help people injured in Beirut port explosion.
team will build a field hospital to provide treatment for casualties.
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Four more flights were due to follow in next 24 hours with more rescuers and medical workers, as well as equipment for a coronavirus testing lab and protective gear.
Some 150 Russian personnel will be deployed to Leban to help deal with aftermath of explosion that devastated Beirut and killed at least 135 people.
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05:44 IST, August 6th 2020