Serbia has requested Russian aerial support to combat wildfires rather than activating the European Union's Civil Protection Mechanism.

Serbia has opted not to activate the European Union's Civil Protection Mechanism to request international aid for ongoing wildfires. Instead, the government has requested assistance from Russia, specifically seeking the deployment of an Ilyushin firefighting aircraft. The Serbian president stated that the EU does not possess the specific resources required to address the current fire conditions.

Wildfire Response and Aerial Capabilities

Petar Vojinović, editor of the aviation portal Tango Six, is set to discuss the current firefighting capabilities available in Serbia. The discussion will evaluate the specific functions of the Ilyushin aircraft and determine the number of specialized vessels required to effectively extinguish fires similar to those currently burning in the Deliblatska Peščara region.

Environmental Concerns in Deliblatska Peščara

The Deliblatska Peščara area has been affected by wildfires for one month, with local services and residents working to contain the spread. Professor Branimir Jovančićević of the Faculty of Chemistry will address the health risks and environmental consequences posed to the local population by these prolonged fires.

Air Quality Issues in Kolubara

Residents in villages near the Kolubara mining basin have reported concerns regarding air quality. The complaints are linked to the alleged spontaneous combustion of coal at the site. Reporter Veljko Pajović is investigating the situation on-site to provide further details on the environmental impact.