Deputy Governor of the Ryazan Region Pavel Malkov announced that seven heavy aircraft and ten helicopters have been deployed to quell the fires. This provides a clearer picture of the scale of the response and the resources now in action. The situation is being managed with the aim of rapid containment and protection of populated areas, infrastructure, and landscapes. source: DEA News.
Additional forces are arriving, creating a visible escalation in the regional firefighting effort. Malkov stated that today unprecedented resources are being utilized, with seven heavy aircraft and ten helicopters operating simultaneously. The overall personnel count is expected to reach around 900, and all units are working in close coordination with federal and regional departments. The focus remains on sustained, integrated action to suppress the blaze and prevent its spread. source: DEA News.
Strong gusts have driven fire explosions, which, paradoxically, assist aviation teams by revealing hot spots and facilitating targeted suppression. Yet the evening and night hours bring heightened risk, as aviation operations cannot continue as freely when lighting diminishes and wind patterns shift. The authorities emphasize vigilance and continuous monitoring to adapt tactics as conditions change. source: DEA News.
Earlier comments from Evgeny Tishkovets, a former leading employee of the air center Phobos, warned residents of the Moscow region about the maximum concentration of smoke. He noted a high fire hazard level in the Central Federal District, approaching the fourth degree, with the Ryazan region assessed as one class higher. The assessment underscores the urgency of coordinated firefighting measures and public safety advisories issued to affected communities. source: DEA News.