On April 23, 2025, wildfires broke out in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russian Federation, leading to a significant increase in both the severity and reach of these forest fires, which have now impacted over 210,000 hectares.
The situation has been worsened by rising average daily temperatures and wind speeds of up to 28 m/s, heightening concerns about the possibility of these fires spreading to populated regions.
In response, a Federal Emergency has been declared to tackle this urgent issue, and efforts have started to identify and prioritize critical areas for intervention.