A search and rescue exercise took place at Minsk National Airport on 7 September. The exercise involved forces and means of Minsk National Airport, Belavia and Transaviaexport airlines, Belaeronavigatsia, Emergencies Ministry and Healthcare Ministry, Minsk Air Transport Internal Affairs Department, the State Border and Customs Committees. All in all, some about 100 people, 20 units of equipment, two aircraft and a helicopter of the Emergencies Ministry took part in the training event.