"A Turkish military plane with a load of medical aid flew from Ankara's capital to Italy and Spain, the countries that were most affected by the new coronavirus infection in Europe," Anadolu said in a statement.

March 21, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu instructed to create an air group to help Italy in the fight against COVID-19.

Later, the Governor of Italian Lombardy, Attilio Fontana, said that Italy’s assistance in combating the coronavirus infection of COVID-19 from Russia is a gesture of great friendship.