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Russia has delivered 29 tons of humanitarian aid to Mozambique, using an Ilyushin-76 aircraft operated by Russia’s Emergencies Ministry, the Russian Foreign Ministry has stated. The shipment was delivered on the orders of President Vladimir Putin, the government, and Russian Minister for Civil Defence, Emergencies, and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters, Alexander Kurenkov.
The Foreign Ministry said, “The Il-76 aircraft delivered food supplies and essential items, as well as tents and blankets for the population affected by flooding in Mozambique.”
The Ilyushin Il-76 is a versatile, multi-purpose heavy-lift transport aircraft designed by the Soviet Union, known for its ability to operate in various roles, including cargo transport, troop transport, and humanitarian missions.
Late last year, heavy flooding in Mozambique developed into a humanitarian crisis after weeks of intense rainfall. The government declared a Red Alert on January 16, signaling urgent humanitarian needs as heavy rains caused rivers to overflow and flash floods across central and southern regions. More than 650,000 people were affected, with tens of thousands of homes inundated and key infrastructure, including schools and health facilities, damaged, according to regional authorities. Regional bodies, including the Southern African Development Community (SADC), deployed emergency teams to support rescue and recovery operations.
In February, Russia provided humanitarian assistance to Madagascar after the island was hit by two powerful cyclones. The storms caused widespread flooding and damage, killing more than 60 people and affecting hundreds of thousands. Moscow provided 60 tons of food along with six trucks and two Mi-8 helicopters.
