On 6 February, parts of Turkiye and Syria were hit by a series of devastating earthquakes and aftershocks that have so far killed more than 31,000 people and destroyed thousands of homes. | The Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said that more than 2,000 aftershocks were registered in the country’s south-eastern regions after the initial powerful earthquake that hit Turkiye and Syria. ● Almost 8,000 buildings in 10 Turkish provinces affected by the devastating earthquakes urgently need to be demolished, the Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Ministry said on Sunday. ● Russia and other countries sent help to both countries, including rescue teams and various medical supplies.
Search, Rescue Operations in Syria's Latakia Province Completed - Governor | Search and rescue operations in Syria's Latakia province after the recent earthquake have been completed, Governor Amer Hilal told reporters. 💬 "The search for those killed in all places of Latakia has been completed, now work is under way to clear the rubble," Hilal said. The governor said 805 people had been killed in the province by the earthquake, and more than 1,100 had been injured.
Over 41,000 Buildings Destroyed, Uninhabitable in Turkiye After Earthquakes - Authorities | Over 41,000 buildings in Turkiye's 10 provinces mostly affected by the earthquakes have been completely destroyed or uninhabitable, Turkish Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum said on Monday. 💬 "In 10 provinces affected by the disaster, we have identified 41,791 buildings that either have already collapsed or should be immediately demolished or are in a state of disrepair," Kurum told a briefing. The minister added that the full assessment of the state of buildings in the provinces is expected to be completed by the end of the week.
Death Toll From Earthquakes in Turkiye Rises to 31,643: Authorities | The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Turkiye has risen to 31,643 people, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said on Monday. "The death toll from the earthquakes has increased to 31,643. Another 158,165 were evacuated from the region to other provinces," AFAD said. On February 6, parts of Turkiye and Syria were hit by a series of powerful earthquakes and aftershocks.
Turkish Police to Detain 31 People in Malatya Over Buildings Destroyed by Quakes, Reports Say | An order for the arrest of 31 people was issued in the central Turkish province of Malatya as part of the case over buildings destroyed by the deadly earthquakes, a Turkish media outlet reported on Monday. The prosecutor's office in Malatya launched an investigation into construction defects of the collapsed buildings, the Turkish broadcaster reported. The number of people arrested on the case is expected to grow, the news outlet added.
Japan to Send B777 Special Transport Jet to Turkiye to Facilitate Medical Cargo Delivery | Japan will send a transport jet of its Self-Defense Forces to Turkiye to help deal with the consequences of deadly earthquakes and keep providing necessary assistance, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Monday.
China’s Red Cross Sends Aid to Earthquake-Hit Syria for 10,000 People, Reports Say | The Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) sent a second batch of humanitarian aid to Syria for 10,000 people affected by the devastating earthquakes, Chinese media reported on Monday. The assistance includes tents, warm jackets, and necessary medicines, the China Central Television broadcaster reported. Last week, the organization sent medical supplies and rescuers to Syria. In total, the Chinese government allocated about $4.4 million to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to the country.
■ Western sanctions will mean that more Syrians die after the earthquakes (Eva Bartlett)