"Russian aircrafts arriving this month"

The aircrafts of the Russian Ministry of Civil Defense, Emergencies, and Liquidation of Natural Disasters are expected in Serbia on August 18. This is according to MUP's Emergency Situations Center chief Predrag Maric, who also said that the planes should be stationed on a low-lying airfield. "Russian aircrafts arriving this month" Speaking for Tanjug on Friday, Maric said that the aircrafts will be deployed "as an effective deterrent measure in case of a big fire breakout in Serbia or the surroundings". Maric added that the arrival of the Russian planes will promote the future Humanitarian Center in the southern town of Nis, which will serve to render aid in case of natural and other disasters. He pointed out that "the arrival of Russian aircrafts is a bit slowed down" due to the wildfires which recently hit Russia, and that the period of their deployment in Serbia will likely be reduced because of that. The exact date of the aircrafts' arrival will be known early next week, Maric added.

"Russian aircrafts arriving this month"

Speaking for Tanjug on Friday, Marić said that the aircrafts will be deployed "as an effective deterrent measure in case of a big fire breakout in Serbia or the surroundings".

Marić added that the arrival of the Russian planes will promote the future Humanitarian Center in the southern town of Niš, which will serve to render aid in case of natural and other disasters.

He pointed out that "the arrival of Russian aircrafts is a bit slowed down" due to the wildfires which recently hit Russia, and that the period of their deployment in Serbia will likely be reduced because of that.

The exact date of the aircrafts' arrival will be known early next week, Marić added.