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Russia to deliver 27 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza

19 Oct 2023 04:02pm
People search for victims and survivors following an Israeli strike on the town of Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip on Oct 18. (Photo by Mohammed Faiq / AFP)
People search for victims and survivors following an Israeli strike on the town of Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip on Oct 18. (Photo by Mohammed Faiq / AFP)

ISTANBUL - Russia on Thursday announced that it will deliver 27 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the population of the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing conflict in the region.

"The assistance was organised at the direction of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and on behalf of the Government of the Russian Federation,” said a statement by the country’s Emergency Situations Ministry on Telegram, according to Anadolu Agency.

The statement said that a special aircraft took off from Moscow in the direction of the El-Arish airport in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, carrying flour, sugar, rice, and pasta.

"Russian humanitarian aid will be handed over to representatives of the Egyptian Red Crescent Society for delivery to the Gaza Strip,” the statement added.

Gaza is currently experiencing a dire humanitarian crisis with no electricity, while water, food, fuel, and medical supplies are running out.

At least 3,478 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since Oct 7. - BERNAMA-ANADOLU AGENCY

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