On September 16, 2026, an award ceremony was held at the Serbian National Section of the International Police Association (IPA) to honor EMERCOM of Russia personnel who took part in providing assistance to the Republic of Serbia in combating wildfires.

In recognition of their professionalism, dedicated service, and significant contribution to firefighting operations, the Russian specialists were presented with the IPA Gold Plaque of Appreciation and Medal of Honor.

A special award was presented to Andrey Vislov, commander of the Il-76 firefighting aircraft crew. His professionalism and experience, together with the coordinated work of the crew, made a significant contribution to aerial firefighting operations across Serbia.

The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Sector for Emergency Situations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Serbia, the International Police Association, and the management of the Russian-Serbian Humanitarian Center in Niš.

The awards expressed appreciation to the Russian specialists for their assistance to Serbia, their high level of professionalism, and their readiness to operate under challenging emergency conditions.