The Russian Emergencies Ministry's Il-76 transport aircraft has departed for Indonesia, which is dealing with the aftermath of the recent deadly earthquake and tsunami, with over 20 tonnes of humanitarian aid on board, the ministry said in a statement on Saturday.
MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 06th October, 2018)
"On October 6, Il-76 aircraft that will deliver over 23 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the people of the Republic of Indonesia departed from Moscow," the ministry said via its official website.
According to the statement, the humanitarian aid consists of blankets, portable power stations and water treatment systems, as requested by the Indonesian side.
On September 28, the Indonesian island of Sulawesi was hit by a series of powerful earthquakes and tremors, which also triggered a tsunami. According to the latest reports, the death toll has exceeded 1,550 people.
