Maximal engagement of the Armed Forces in the last 24 hours

Published: Sunday, 03 December 2017 16:35

The severe situation created in the country, mainly in some areas due to the heavy rainfalls in the last 24 hours, has led to Armed Forces of the Republic of Albania to be engaged at maximum.

The largest concentration of AFs has been and remains in the Vjosa valley, where several families have been evacuated where about 450 Army officers have been engaged in operations. Yesterday, AFs were present in Fushe-Kruje and in Novosel, Fier; where they have enabled the cleansing from mud of the cities, As well as they have assisted with their means to remove most of the water quantity.

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Minister Olta Xhaçka and Ambassador Donald Lu at the Joint Operational Center

Published: Saturday, 02 December 2017 15:28

The Defense Minister Olta Xhacca and the United States Ambassador Donald Lu visited the operating room of the Armed Forces Joint Operational Center (JOC) a few minutes ago where they were acquainted with the current situation after the deterioration of the weather in the country.

The US Ambassador praised the work and commitment of the Armed Forces so far and expressed solidarity and support for the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces for successfully overcoming the situation of the last few days.

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Press Release of the Defense Minister, Olta Xhaçka

Published: Friday, 01 December 2017 12:25

What we experienced was a difficult but a totally manageable night. To the unusual situation due to rainfall, the Armed Forces and the entire state structure have responded with the utmost commitment to cope with the situation.

500 Armed Forces officers have been engaged to cope with the situation in the worst-affected area, mainly in the districts of Tirana, Durrës and Gjirokastra. Actually, the effectives of the Support Comand, Land Force, Military Police, and the General Staff Support Battalion have managed to evacuate 315 people.

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Ministry of Defense is attentively monitoring situation created in the country due to deterioration of weather

Published: Thursday, 30 November 2017 15:19

Three days ago, the General Directorate of Civil Emergencies, now subordinate to the Ministry of Defense, through a formal letter has specifically requested that all district prefects, city mayors, heads of central regional and local institutions take urgent measures to cope with any emergency situation, as well as ensure conditions for normal community life.

We are in constant communication with the local government, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy, in order to take measures for the protection of the water supply network providing potable water against problems that may be caused from floods; control of river embankments in cooperation with the Directorates of drainage boards and contracting entities that use river inertia; monitoring of road axes and keeping them open for the normal traffic flow.

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Four military members honoured, Xhaçka: Respect to those who appear first where human lives are in danger

Published: Wednesday, 29 November 2017 18:10

On the occasion of 73rd anniversary of liberation of Albania, the Minister of Defense, Olta Xhaçka honored four military members with the medal of gratitude, who have contributed to the salvation of human lives inside and outside the country. The activity organized with soldiers and veterans in the "Skenderbej" garrison, was also attended by Prime Minister Edi Rama.

“I will honor those who go first to fire spots or homes flooded from torrential rains. It is the simple professionals, the unnamed heroes who are found first where a human life is in danger, where a bridge is to be built, or where refugees in international waters want help. I will start with First Sergeant Sajmir Balla, this guy who saved a newborn baby in Zenisht, in Burrel, in very severe weather conditions.

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