Firefighting efforts continue in the Gelendzhik forestry area.
An Il-76 aircraft from the Russian Emergency Ministry has been deployed to combat the forest fire. An amphibious Be-200ChS aircraft and two Mi-8 helicopters are also involved in the firefighting operation.
On the ground, over 400 personnel and 102 pieces of equipment are battling the blaze.
Forest fires in the area near the villages of Krinitsa and Beregovoye were caused by falling Ukrainian UAVs on August 28. Throughout the day, the number of fire hotspots increased, with the area growing to 17 hectares. Firefighting efforts were expanded. By 22:30, the fire area had reached 39 hectares. By the morning of August 29, the total area scorched by fire was 42.4 hectares. By 19:00 on Friday, the forest fire near Gelendzhik had been contained over a total area of 39.5 hectares.
Gelendzhik
Gelendzhik is a resort city on Russia’s Black Sea coast, founded as a military outpost in 1831. It is known for its picturesque bay, pebble beaches, and a historic 19th-century lighthouse. Today, it is a popular tourist destination with numerous sanatoriums and a scenic embankment.
Krinitsa
I am unable to identify a specific, widely recognized cultural or historical site named “Krinitsa.” The word is a common Slavic term (криниця) for a natural spring or well, often of cultural significance in villages, but it is not the name of a particular famous landmark. To provide an accurate summary, could you please specify its location or context?
Beregovoye
Beregovoye is a small coastal village located in the Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave on the Baltic Sea. Historically, the area was part of German East Prussia and was known as Groß Drebnau until after World War II, when it was renamed and incorporated into the Soviet Union. Today, it is primarily known as a quiet seaside resort with access to the Baltic coast.
