2,400 hectares of forest burning near Ukraine's border with Russia after attacks
2,400 hectares of forest burning near Russian border after attacks (photo: screenshot from video)
In the Chernihiv region near the border with Russia, 2,400 hectares of forest are burning after attacks. Forestry workers have no access to the area, Ukraine's state enterprise Forests of Ukraine reports.
As reported, fire engulfed territories of Yelynske and Tykhonovytske forestries of Koriukivka superforestry operated by Ukraine's state forestry enterprise Forests of Ukraine.
This concerns a five-kilometer border zone near the border with Russia, to which forestry workers have long had no access due to the security situation.
Fire was recorded by the enterprise's surveillance cameras.
More than 2,400 hectares of forest are burning in Ukraine’s Chernihiv region near the Russian border due to ongoing Russian shelling. pic.twitter.com/zLYgRkfREK
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"All forces of forest protection are being used to prevent the spread of fire to territories we have access to. First of all, we are creating additional mineralized strips. Enterprise tractors are operating under the protection of electronic warfare systems, because the enemy attacks any equipment," Forests of Ukraine said.
Also yesterday, on May 6, the enterprise held a joint meeting with representatives of the military, the State Emergency Service, and local authorities.
"It is important to prevent the spread of fire to settlements in the frontline zone. All new firefighting equipment of the enterprise has been mobilized. But for now, we do not have the opportunity to fully use it, because enemy drones are constantly present in the air," Forests of Ukraine noted.
Fire in Zakarpattia
On May 5, a massive fire broke out near Volovets on the slopes of the Borzhava mountain range in Zakarpattia region.
Initially, 128 rescuers, 19 units of equipment, and aviation were involved in extinguishing the fire. The head of regional military administration stated that the situation was under his personal control while the causes of the fire were being established.
However, fire continued. On May 6, 352 people and 48 units of equipment were involved in extinguishing the fire.
Zakarpattia regional prosecutor's office is establishing the causes and circumstances of the fire. Law enforcement officers opened a criminal case — information about possible arson is being checked.
