First Russian water bomber lands in Athens
A Russian water-dropping Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft landed in Athens International Airport late Tuesday.
On Monday, Russian President Vladimir accepted a Greek request for assistance to battle the massive wildfires that have ravaged several areas of the country this month.
Moscow has agreed to send one more Ilyushin Il-76 plane and two Mil Mi-8 helicopters.
The second Ilyushin Il-76 will be stationed in Thessaloniki in northern Greece.
