Italy on Wednesday was launching its
aid effort for Libya after the North African country was hit by
devastating floods that killed thousands and left many more
homeless.
Two Air Force C 130 J aeroplanes are taking off from Pisa
airport on Wednesday to transport water-management experts from
the fire brigade and their relative equipment and logistics
material.
The Navy's San Giorgio ship, meanwhile, has already departed for
Derna to help guarantee logistical operations.
"The defence ministry and the armed forces will give maximum
support to help the Libyan people, which has been hit by a
devasasting flood," said Defence Minister Guido Crosetto.
Furthermore, the Navy's San Marco ship may be used to transport
Civil Protection Department and Italian Red Cross personnel to
help with the aid effort and bring material.
This could include two helicopters to be used for
search-and-rescue operations.
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