Pskov firefighters continue to eliminate the consequences of the fire on the Il-76 aircraft at the city airport. This has been reported Web site Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergencies of Russia for the Pskov region.
In the statement of the ministry, it is stated that on August 29, at 23.28 Moscow time, a message was received that the military transport planes at Pskov airport were fired. 65 people participated in the extinguishing of the fire, 21 pieces of equipment were used.
Previously reportedIt was stated that the fire that started at Pskov airport after the drone attack is now under control and there is no danger of expansion. According to the statement of the emergency service representative, forces and vehicles were sent to extinguish the fire after the first firefighters and rescue teams arrived at the airport. The fires are now under control. Firefighters continue to fight and extinguish the fire. There is a sufficient amount of necessary power and tools.
Before that, the governor of the Pskov region, Mikhail Vedernikov declarationNo one was killed or injured in the attack by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) on Pskov airport.
Previously reportedthat the birds began to crash into Russian planes more often.