Spain's firefighting capabilities shrink without Russian helicopters — newspaper

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Spain's firefighting capabilities have diminished due to lack of access to Russian helicopters, affected by conflict in Ukraine and anti-Russian sanctions. Issues include poor funding and planning that hinder aircraft rental and operational readiness.

The newspaper highlights inadequate funding for renting top-tier aircraft, poor planning, the conflict in Ukraine, and anti-Russian sanctions that have grounded the Kamov fleet