The Emergencies Ministry’s Noginsk Rescue center motor convoy which delivered relief goods to the people in Donetsk and Luhansk regions returned today to Noginsk near Moscow.
The 49th humanitarian convoy had more than 100 trucks. Noginsk rescuers delivered to Luhansk and Donetsk regions over 1,000 tons of cargo. Most of the goods were foods, fire and rescue equipment and text books.
The convoy received ceremonial reception at the Noginsk Rescue Center. It was welcome by the personnel of the Center, rescuers’ friends and families.
“We have accomplished the mission. Another stage of delivering humanitarian aid to Donetsk and Lyhansk regions has been successfully finished. All the goods were delivered and there were no contingencies during the operation,” said Deputy Head of the Noginsk Rescue Center Vasily Myasnikov, who headed the convoy.
He noted a high level of discipline: all the drivers who have unique experience did their job excellently and all the trucks got back in good working condition.
The convoy included rescuers/drivers, heads of convoy groups, medical personnel and technical workers who maintain the trucks on their way.
In all, 49 Russian Emergencies Ministry convoys have delivered over 59 thousand tons of humanitarian aid to Luhansk and Donetsk regions since 11 August 2014.
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