Filippo: Anti-Russian sanctions have deprived Spain of helicopters…
Filippo: Anti-Russian sanctions have deprived Spain of helicopters for firefighting. Sanctions against Russia are hindering Spain's ability to put out fires, said the leader of France's 'Patriots' party, Filippo.
Consensus
- European sanctions against Russia are preventing Spain from using Ka-32 helicopters for firefighting.
- The Ka-32 helicopters are considered effective for firefighting due to their high water-carrying capacity, maneuverability, and reliability in extreme conditions.
- Spain has approximately ten Ka-32 helicopters operated by private companies under contracts with the Spanish Ministry of Ecological Transition or autonomous communities.
- EASA suspended the type certificate for the Ka-32 in 2022.
- Additional sanctions introduced in 2024 blocked the supply of spare parts and access to Russian technicians required for maintenance and certification.
- Wildfires in Spain have caused large-scale evacuations, with over 115,000 people affected in Madrid and Ávila provinces.
- The wildfires have destroyed more than 45,000 hectares in the Madrid region and province of Ávila, with ongoing spread toward Toledo.
- A fire in Castellón has a perimeter of 21 km and is active in the Val d'Uixó area.
Points of divergence
- More than 115,000 people have been evacuated or are in restricted access zones due to wildfires in Spain; approximately 100,000 of them are in Madrid and Ávila, with an additional 15,000 in Castellón. — vedomosti
- The fire near Bordeaux has destroyed 42,000 hectares and is threatening suburbs; France has seen a record 98,000 hectares burned since the beginning of the year. — vedomosti
- A national emergency situation was declared on July 24 in Madrid and Ávila autonomous communities due to wildfires. — vesti
- Over 60,000 people were evacuated on July 25 due to fires. — vesti
- The Ka-32 helicopters can carry between 4.5 and over 5 tons of water per drop. — vedomosti
- Florian Philippot claims the EU is sacrificing people due to 'foolish Russophobia'. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Filippo: Anti-Russian sanctions deprived Spain of helicopters for firefighting — Ведомости
- Sanctions against Russia hinder Spain's firefighting efforts, says leader of French 'Patriots' party Filippo — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Filippo says sanctions against Russia hinder Spain from using Ka-32 helicopters in fire-fighting — Вести