Russia mobilizes 1,300 soldiers to join the search for victims of TU-154

December 26, 2016 06:37

(Baonghean.vn) - The Russian Ministry of Defense said that currently in the search areas, more than 1,300 soldiers have been mobilized to participate in the search for victims of the crash of the Russian military plane TU-154.

Công tác tìm kiếm nạn nhân TU-154 diễn ra liên tục, không ngừng nghỉ. (ảnh Ria Novosti)
The search for victims of TU-154 is ongoing and non-stop. (Photo: Ria Novosti)

In addition, 32 ships, boats, 109 divers, 5 helicopters, drones and remote-controlled diving equipment to explore the seabed have been sent to the Black Sea.

The Ministry of Defense added that the search area will be attended by rescue ships of the Black Sea Fleet, equipped with equipment that allows complex diving operations at depths of up to 400 m. And the Adler airport is ready to receive assistance from four IL-76 military transport aircraft.

There is currently no information about any survivors. The bodies of the victims will be taken to the Russian Defense Ministry's forensic center in Moscow for DNA testing.

To promote rescue and search operations, at the building of the Alexandrov Russian Defense Forces Song and Dance Ensemble, the Ministry of Defense has set up a hot headquarters including military psychologists, highly qualified doctors from all hospitals, and staff of the Ministry of Defense, to receive quick and accurate information about the identities of the victims. At the same time, timely support for health and psychological stability of the families and friends of the victims./.

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(According to TASS)

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