Military transport aircraft of the Russian Defense Ministry delivered a large batch of humanitarian aid to Syria, the cargo was collected by Muslim and Christian communities of Ingushetia.
“In total, we received about 25 tons of cargo from public organizations in Ingushetia, of course, sweet gifts for children by the New Year, stationery and school supplies, there are also fully equipped children’s backpacks and backpacks, school boards,” he told reporters. Deputy Head of the Center for the Reconciliation of Warring Parties, Colonel Mikhail Zavalkin.
The humanitarian cargo also includes food kits and all the essentials for refugees. “Assistance will be provided to the victims regardless of nationality and religion,” Zavalkin said.
“We are very pleased and honored to hand over this cargo collected by our fellow countrymen – the entire republic, our brothers to the Syrians,” Mukhammad Yevloyev, deputy commander of the military police battalion, told reporters. “May these presents bring joy and smiles to all the underprivileged and needy, children”.
The air base of Khmeimim functions in regular mode, the dispatch of humanitarian goods is carried out in accordance with the approved plan. A military transport aviation aircraft delivered humanitarian aid from Ingushetia, and representatives of the Center for the reconciliation of warring parties and the military police sent the first party to Damascus by An-26 aircraft. All transport aircraft during takeoff and landing at the air base are escorted by fighters.
As reported, on the eve of the convoy, the UN delivered 162 tons of humanitarian aid to the Syrian province of Daraa.
