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Zelenskyy Announces Ukraine Will Send 150 Firefighters to Battle California Wildfires Amid 16 Fatalities

Jan 12, 2025, 10:25 PM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine is preparing to send 150 firefighters to assist in combating the wildfires in California, USA. The deployment is in response to the severe wildfires that have been raging in the region, particularly in Los Angeles, where the fires have resulted in 16 fatalities and damaged or destroyed over 10,000 structures. Zelenskyy stated that the situation in California is extremely challenging and emphasized that Ukrainians can help Americans protect lives. The Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs and diplomats are coordinating the logistics for this assistance, which has been offered through official channels.