A Russian relief aircraft touched down at Benina International Airport in Benghazi in the early hours of Friday, carrying essential technological and medical equipment along with rescue teams.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to the President of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohammed Al-Menfi, for the victims of the hurricane and the floods it caused.
The Kremlin released a statement saying, “Dear Mr. President Mohammed Al-Menfi, please accept our sincere condolences for the numerous victims and the extensive destruction resulting from the hurricane and floods in the northeastern part of your country.”
The statement further added, “Please convey words of sympathy and support to the families of the victims and their friends. We share the pain and sorrow of the friendly Libyan people and, of course, we are ready to provide the necessary assistance.”
As Russia extends its support to Libya through this airlift, it demonstrates the importance of international collaboration in times of crisis, highlighting the value of humanitarian assistance to help affected regions recover and rebuild.
The death toll in Libya resulting from the devastating floods caused by Storm Daniel has exceeded 11,000 people, according to the Libyan Red Crescent.
An additional 20,000 individuals are feared to be missing in the aftermath of the catastrophe.
Storm Daniel struck the North African country, bringing heavy rainfall that triggered flash floods.
However, the most catastrophic damage occurred when two dams along the Wadi Derna River burst, releasing a wall of water that obliterated entire coastal neighborhoods.
The city of Derna, with a population of 90,000, experienced the greatest devastation.
Recent figures released by a Libyan charity underscore the extent of the disaster. The Libyan Red Crescent reported that at least 11,000 people had lost their lives, and another 2,000 were swept out to sea.
