UK airlifts humanitarian aid to Gaza
The Royal Air Force (RAF) of the United Kingdom has delivered more than 10 tonnes of food to Gaza for the first time as part of international efforts to provide vital assistance to the civilian population.
According to Yevropeiska Pravda, this is stated in a statement by the government of the country.
The aid, which was dropped by the Royal Air Force, consisted of water, rice, oil, flour, canned food, and baby food.
British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps authorized the airlift, seeing a reduction in the threat to the military mission and the risk to civilians.
An RAF A400M aircraft is said to have taken off from Jordan to deliver aid along the northern coast of Gaza. British personnel worked closely with the Royal Jordanian Air Force to plan and conduct the mission.
"Today's airlift has provided another way of delivering humanitarian aid and I thank the RAF personnel involved in this important mission and our Jordanian partners for their leadership," said Shapps.
Author - Olena Madiak, 26/03/2024
