Ukrainian rescuers leave for Slovenia to help tackle aftermath of floods

Ukrainian rescuers have left for Slovenia to help their colleagues to tackle the aftermath of floods.

Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Ihor Klymenko announced this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.

Klymenko said that in line with a decree signed by the President and an order issued by the government of Ukraine, a special group was formed and sent to participate in liquidation works in the north-east of the Republic of Slovenia.

According to him, the group includes more than half a hundred specialists of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine and almost 20 units of specialized equipment.

The minister noted that Ukrainian rescuers have "necessary, and sometimes even unprecedented experience, which will help to stabilize the situation as soon as possible."

"Friends of Ukraine can always count on our support. We will never leave those who need help in trouble. Even if it is not easy for us," the minister emphasized.

As reported by Ukrinform, Slovenia has been suffering from heavy rains since the beginning of August. Adverse weather conditions caused landslides and a dam breach in the country.

Devastating floods have killed at least six people in Slovenia.

To overcome the aftermath of floods, Ukraine offered Slovenia a helicopter.

On August 11, the President of Ukraine signed a decree on the provision of humanitarian aid to Slovenia to tackle the consequences of floods.