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Russian Military Assists in Fight Against Coronavirus in Italy

Strategic Insights

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Russia's military has been actively involved in assisting the Italian authorities in combating the coronavirus outbreak, with a focus on Lombardy and the province of Brescia. Between March 22 and May 7, 2020, Russian NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) defense forces, in collaboration with Italian military personnel, conducted a comprehensive disinfection of over 100 settlements in the two regions. The efforts involved the treatment of more than 1.2 million square meters of internal areas and over 500,000 square meters of paved roads. Additionally, Russian medical and nursing teams worked at a field hospital in Bergamo, treating 115 cases of coronavirus infection and facilitating the recovery and discharge of 76 patients.

Key Takeaways:

  • Russian military and NBC defense forces, in collaboration with Italian military, conducted a comprehensive disinfection of over 100 settlements in Lombardy and Brescia between March 22 and May 7, 2020.
  • The disinfection efforts involved treating over 1.2 million square meters of internal areas and over 500,000 square meters of paved roads.
  • Russian medical and nursing teams, totaling 32 specialists, operated at a field hospital in Bergamo from April 6 onwards.
  • These teams treated 115 cases of coronavirus infection, facilitated the recovery and discharge of 76 patients, and worked in 3 shifts around the clock.
  • Russian space forces transported 9 and 10 Il-76 planes carrying military and special equipment to Italy, with two planes returning on May 13, 2020.
  • The program included mandatory sanitary and epidemiological activities for all soldiers upon arrival in Russia.

Statistics:

  • 120 buildings and structures were disinfected.
  • Over 1.2 million square meters of internal areas were treated.
  • Over 500,000 square meters of paved roads were disinfected.
  • 115 cases of coronavirus infection were treated at a field hospital in Bergamo.
  • 76 patients recovered and were discharged.
  • 32 medical specialists were involved in treating patients at the field hospital.
  • The operation involved 8 medical and nursing teams, working in 3 shifts around the clock.

Sources:

  • MIL OSI Russia News (http://milnz.co.nz/mil-osi-aggregation/) - Copyright 2020 Multimedia Investments Ltd, distributed by Contify.com.

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