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Cyprus dispatches two firefighting aircraft to assist France with wildfires

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Cyprus has sent two firefighting aircraft, Forest 3 and Forest 4, to assist France in combating wildfires.
The aircraft departed for France at 06:30 AM on July 6, 2026, following a request from Paris through the European Civil Protection Mechanism.
Due to delays at airports, the planes have temporarily landed in Sardinia and are expected to arrive in France by 09:00 AM the next day.
An additional support team of eight personnel is accompanying the aircraft to aid in firefighting efforts.
The mission is part of Cyprus's commitment to cooperate in addressing the ongoing wildfire crisis in France.

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Cyprus has dispatched two firefighting aircraft to France to assist in combating the wildfires currently affecting the region. The planes, identified as Forest 3 and Forest 4, left Cyprus on Monday at 06:30 AM and are expected to arrive in France after a brief stop in Sardinia due to logistical delays.

The mission was initiated in response to a request from France, which was submitted through the European Union's civil protection mechanism. In addition to the aircraft, a team of eight personnel has also been sent to the area to support firefighting efforts. This deployment highlights Cyprus’s commitment to international cooperation in addressing natural disasters, utilizing resources provided by the EU. The aircraft are part of a fleet leased from the EU to bolster Cyprus's own firefighting capabilities.

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Due to delays, the Cypriot aircraft first arrived in Sardinia before proceeding to France.

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