Russian Wildfire Crisis Reaches Alarming Levels

moscow - Russia faces unprecedented wildfires in Siberia and Eastern regions with critical shortage of resources and manpower.

Russian Wildfire Crisis

Russia is battling massive wildfires, with over 52 active fires in Siberia and Eastern regions.

Escalating Situation

• 64 regions in Russia declared wildfire season, including Donetsk, Luhansk, and Crimea.
• Over 41,000 hectares of land affected, alarming experts.

Critical Conditions in Zabaikalsky Region

Experts warn of record-breaking wildfire season due to extreme drought and early spring, with 30% forest loss in 30 years.

Resource Shortage

• Valery Shreider requests urgent assistance due to lack of manpower in Zabaikalsky region.
• Russian Emergency Ministry faces 15% personnel shortage affecting firefighting efforts.

Impact of Ukrainian Conflict

War-related budget shifts worsen firefighting resources, leading to mass exodus of able-bodied men from affected regions.

Environmental Consequences

Drastic increase in forest destruction in Northern Russia raises concerns about climate and environmental impact.