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Ukraine ready to help Russia fight wildfires
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Ukraine is ready to accept children from Russian regions hit by wildfires and to send fire-fighting equipment to Russia, Ukraine's government has said.
At the order of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, the Emergencies Ministry is ready to assist Russia in extinguishing the large forest fires in the country, that have already claimed lives of more than 30 people, the ministry's press service reported.
In particular, two An-32P aircraft are ready to leave for Russia, fire engines have been delivered to the border and the burn center in Donetsk is ready to receive patients, the press service said.
In addition, other health institutions in Ukraine are ready to take children from the fire-stricken regions of Russia for treatment and rehabilitation.
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