Russia sends 21 tons of humanitarian aid to flood victims in Baghlan
Russian state news agencies reported that the country has sent 21 tons of humanitarian food aid to Afghanistan.
The plane carrying this cargo flew from Moscow to Kabul on Thursday, May 16.
TASS news agency wrote that this shipment is intended for the flood victims of Baghlan province and has been sent to Afghanistan as part of the “Russia with You” project.
According to the details provided, the aid includes vegetable oil and flour.
Recent deadly floods in various provinces of Afghanistan, including Baghlan, Takhar, Badakhshan, Faryab, and Herat, have resulted in human casualties and significant financial damage.
The devastating impact of these floods has left many areas in urgent need of assistance.
The United Nations and several relief organizations have urgently called for the provision of immediate humanitarian aid to support the flood victims across these affected provinces.
According to reports, more than 300 people have died in just two districts of Baghlan province due to the severe floods. This highlights the scale of the disaster and the critical need for timely aid to prevent further loss of life.
The recent floods add to the ongoing dire humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, where political instability, economic challenges, and previous natural disasters have already severely strained the resources and resilience of the local populations.
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