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Russia sends 27 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Lebanon, using return flight to evacuate citizens

The Russian Emergency Situations Ministry announced on Tuesday that a special flight carrying 27 tons of humanitarian aid departed for Lebanon last night.

The ministry said in a statement that the aid includes mobile power stations, food, tents, blankets and sleeping kits.

“On board the ministry’s Il-76 aircraft are more than 27 tons of cargo: mobile power stations, food supplies, tents, blankets, mattresses, and pillows,” it said.

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