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Emergencies Minister Sergei Shoigu briefed Dmitry Medvedev on the departure of two rescue teams to Japan

The Minister briefed the President by telephone about implementation of his instructions on aiding Japan in the disaster relief efforts following the earthquake. 

March 13, 2011
17:45

Mr Shoigu Shoigu Sergei Shoigu SergeiDefence Minister said that two Emergencies Ministry rescue teams departed for Japan on Sunday evening. The first team left on board an Il-76 aircraft from Ramenskoye Airport in the Moscow Region. As well as the 50 rescuers, the aircraft was transporting three rescue vehicles, and all of the necessary equipment for carrying out rescue work.

The second team of 25 rescuers, taking with them one rescue vehicle, flew from Khabarovsk on board a Mi-26 helicopter.

Mr Shoigu said that more rescuers and equipment are ready to be sent to Japan if the Japanese authorities request any further aid.

See also

Instruction to ensure safety of Sakhalin and Kuril Islands residents with regard to the tsunami threat following the earthquake in Japan
March 11, 2011

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Publication date: March 13, 2011, 17:45

Direct link: en.kremlin.ru/d/10587

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