Egypt: Three EMERCOM rescue planes land in Cairo

Head of Aviation-Rescue Technologies Department, Svetelski Vladimir, confirmed that three more EMERCOM rescue and recovery planes have landed in Cairo, Sunday morning. The EMERCOM planes brought rescue workers from 'Leader' and 'Centrospas', specialists from the Emergency Ministry as well as rescue equipment. The plane shown in the footage was the second of three planes, carrying rescue and recovery equipment and body bags. "Three EMERCOM planes have already arrived. More that 80 rescue workers, five equipment units are ready to conduct any operations regarding plane accident," Svetelski stated. He went on to say that the rescue operation will be headed by EMERCOM's Minister Vladimir Puchkov. "We are ready for any task," Svetelski added. Moreover, the EMERCOM official said that two more planes are expected to arrive.