On August 3, 2025, the Air Force Wing (AFW) was engaged in supporting the operation to extinguish a large forest fire in the Dolneni and Chashka region. The engagement took place in the afternoon hours following a request from the Crisis Management Center (CMC), during which 20 tons of water were dropped.
The Air Force Wing operated in close coordination with the relevant institutions on the ground, including the Crisis Management Center (CMC), municipal services, firefighting units, and volunteers. The activities were focused on localizing the fire.
This engagement is part of the AFW’s ongoing readiness to provide rapid, efficient, and strategic aerial support, with the goal of protecting the population, the environment, and critical infrastructure.
The operation continues with increased mobility and coordination among all responsible services, with the AFW remaining on constant alert for intervention and additional aerial support, in order to minimize the risk of the fire spreading and to protect lives, property, and the natural environment.
