Türkiye has sent two firefighting aircraft to Spain after the country requested assistance as devastating wildfires continue to rage across parts of Europe, Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumaklı announced Sunday.
Sharing the news on social media, Yumaklı said Türkiye remains committed to supporting countries facing natural disasters, emphasizing that international solidarity is crucial in the fight against increasingly severe wildfires.
"Türkiye, as it has in the past, continues to stand by countries in need today," Yumaklı said. "Following a request for assistance from Spain, we have dispatched 2 of our firefighting aircraft."
The aircraft departed for Spain on Monday, where they will join ongoing efforts to contain fires that have burned across several regions amid extreme summer temperatures and dry conditions.
Yumaklı extended his best wishes to the flight crews and firefighters on the front lines, while expressing hope that the blazes would be brought under control as soon as possible.
