Ushak-Eshme — Azerbaijan’s amphibious aircraft, deployed by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES), is actively participating in ongoing operations to combat severe forest fires in Turkey.

According to Trend News Agency, the deployment of the aircraft follows direct instructions from President Ilham Aliyev, emphasizing Azerbaijan’s commitment to assisting Turkey during this environmental crisis. In the past 24 hours, the aircraft has been crucial in efforts to control fires in the Ushak-Eshme area.

The operation to extinguish the forest fires is ongoing, with Azerbaijani forces playing a significant role in the international response to this disaster.