Full Update: Türkiye’s Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 5,895 as Injured Tally Hits 34,810

Early on Monday, an earthquake of 7.7 magnitude on the Richter scale struck south-eastern Turkey and northern Syria. Another 7.6 magnitude earthquake occurred a few hours later.

The death toll from Monday’s earthquake in Turkey has risen to 3,549, with more than 20,000 injured, a Turkish news agency reported on Tuesday, citing the Turkish disaster and emergency management authority (AFAD).

The European Union sent rescuers to Turkey, responding to its request to activate the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. Russia also sent teams to assist Turkey and instructed its troops to help the Syrian authorities as well. A number of other countries have also voiced their eagerness to provide assistance if necessary.

On Monday, Syria appealed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to mobilize all resources available to help the war-stricken country deal with the deadly catastrophe.

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Death Toll From Syria’s Earthquake Tops 1,250, Another 2,054 Injured – Health Ministry

The Syrian Health Ministry said on Wednesday that the death toll from the deadly earthquake in Syria has risen to 1,250, and 2,054 people have been injured.

“Syrian Health Minister Hassan al-Ghabbash said during a visit [to Latakia] that the death toll had risen to 1,250 and the number of injured to 2,054,” the ministry said in a statement.

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Turkish Vice President: Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 5,895 as Injured Tally Hits 34,810

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Erdogan Plans to Visit Area of Devastating Earthquake on Wednesday – Source

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan intends to visit on Wednesday the zone of the devastating earthquake, which, according to the latest data, claimed the lives of about 5,500 people, a source in Ankara told Sputnik.

“On Wednesday, the president of Turkey is planning a visit to the regions where the earthquake occurred. In these difficult days for the country, the hearts of each of us beat as one. Mr. President will get acquainted with the situation on the ground and give his instructions,” the source said.

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Russian Military in Syria Rescued 42 People From Under Rubble After Earthquake

The Russian servicemen continue rescue work in Syria after the devastating earthquake, having saved 42 people and having found another 57 people dead; almost 200 residents received medical assistance, Maj. Gen. Oleg Egorov, deputy head of the Russian Center for the Reconciliation of Warring Parties in Syria, said at a briefing.

“In the course of rescue operations, with the involvement of military personnel of the Russian Armed Forces, 42 people were rescued from under rubble, 57 bodies of those dead were removed, medical assistance was provided to 194 residents,” Egorov said at a briefing.

He clarified that four points for collecting donated blood had been deployed in Aleppo, Hama, Jabla, and Stamu. Local residents were given over 11 tonnes of food and essentials at eight humanitarian aid points.

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Syria Ready to Allow Aid to All Regions, Provided That Terrorists Do Not Get It

Syria is ready to allow the delivery of aid to all regions of the country, provided that it does not fall into the hands of terrorist groups, Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad told Al-Mayadeen broadcaster.

“The Syrian state is ready to allow the delivery of aid to all regions, provided that it does not reach the terrorists,” Mekdad said.

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Turkey’s Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 5,434, Another 31,777 People Injured – Authorities

Turkey’s earthquake death toll increased to 5,434, another 31,777 people were injured, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca said.

“At the moment, the death toll from the earthquake is 5,434, and 31,777 people have been injured,” Koca told reporters.

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Yerevan Says Erdogan Thanks Pashinyan for Help After Earthquake

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan thanked Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in a phone conversation for Armenia’s help after the deadly earthquake, noting that the Turkish government highly appreciates Yerevan’s support, the Armenian government reported.

“Erdogan thanked the prime minister of Armenia for his help and noted that the Turkish government highly appreciated the support of Armenia, emphasizing the importance of this step also in the context of further deepening the dialogue between the two countries,” the statement says.

Pashinyan expressed condolences and words of support to the president and people of Turkey in connection with the large number of victims due to the strong earthquake that occurred in the southeastern regions of the country.

“Pashinyan wished a speedy recovery to all the victims and added that a plane carrying the rescue forces of the Republic of Armenia was preparing to fly from Yerevan’s Zvartnots airport to the disaster zone,” the statement says.

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Canada to Provide Turkey, Syria With $7.4Mln in Immediate Disaster Relief

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday that Ottawa will provide C$10 million (U$7.4 million) in immediate disaster relief to Turkey and Syria and will continue as the post-earthquake situation in the two countries evolves.

“After yesterday’s devastating earthquakes, we’re providing $10 million in immediate aid to the people of Turkey and Syria – and we’ll continue to provide support as the situation evolves. Our partners are already distributing food, emergency fuel, and shelter items,” Trudeau said via Twitter.

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Turkey’s Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 4,544, Another 26,725 People Injured – Authorities

The death toll from the earthquake in Turkey increased to 4,544 and the number of injured to 26,725, Orhan Tatar, the director of the earthquake and risk reduction at the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), said on Tuesday.

“According to the latest information, 4,544 people died, 26,725 were injured,” Tatar told reporters.

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Turkey’s Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 3,703, Another 22,286 People Injured – Authorities

Turkey’s earthquake death toll increased to 3,703 and the number of injured to 22,286, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said on Tuesday.

“At the moment, 3,703 people have died, 22,286 have been injured,” the ministry said.

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Aftershocks on Decline After Earthquakes in Turkey, Syria – European Seismologists

The number of aftershocks after the recent deadly earthquakes in Turkey and Syria began to decline, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said on Tuesday.

“Here is the time evolution of the earthquake activity (magnitude vs time) since the M7.8 earthquake. The number of aftershocks have started to decrease. We hope the decrease further accentuate to allow the population to find some rest,” the EMSC said on Twitter.

The graph attached to the message shows that after two powerful earthquakes, the frequency of shocks begins to decrease.

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Egyptian President Expresses Condolences to Assad in Connection With Earthquake

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi expressed condolences to Syrian President Bashar Assad in connection with the disastrous earthquake, the Egyptian president’s office said on Tuesday.

“President El-Sisi expressed his sincere condolences over the victims of the devastating earthquake that hit the country yesterday, wishing the injured a quick recovery,” the statement said.

The Egyptian president also instructed to provide all necessary aid to Syria, the presidency said.

The telephone conversation between the Egyptian and Syrian presidents had been the first communication between the two leaders since Sisi came to power in Egypt in 2014.

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Ankara Allocates Over $5Bln to Eliminate Consequences of Earthquake, Erdogan Says

Ankara has allocated more than $5 billion to eliminate the consequences of catastrophic earthquakes in the south-east of the country, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday.

“It was decided to allocate 100 billion liras [$5.3 billion] to our departments to eliminate the consequences of the disaster,” Erdogan told a briefing.

Erdogan added that more than 53,000 people are involved in search and rescue operations in the earthquake zone in the country. Emergency services have provided more than 54,000 tents, 102,000 mattresses and other essential items to those affected by the natural disaster.

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Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Occurs in Central Turkey: EMSC

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit central Turkey, the European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) said, clarifying the magnitude of the earthquake that occurred earlier Tuesday. The earthquake occurred at 03:13 GMT, at a depth of two kilometers (1.24 miles), five kilometers from the Golbasi area.

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Erdogan Declares State of Emergency For 3 Months in 10 Provinces Affected By Earthquake

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday declared a state of emergency for three months in 10 provinces affected by the devastating earthquakes.

“We will rapidly complete the presidential and parliamentary processes regarding the decision on a state of emergency, which will last three months and cover 10 earthquake-affected provinces,” Erdogan said in his address to the nation.

The earthquakes have affected 10 provinces with a total population of about 13 million people, the president added.

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Death Toll From Earthquake Rises to 812 in Syria, 1,449 Injured – Ministry of Health

The death toll from a powerful earthquake has risen to 812 in Syria, while 1,449 people have been injured, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

“In the provinces of Aleppo, Latakia, Hama … Idlib, Tartus, the number of victims increased to 812 people, and 1,449 were injured,” the ministry said in a statement.

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Death Toll From Earthquake in Turkey Rises to 3,549, Another 22,168 Injured, Erdogan Says

The death toll from the earthquake in Turkey currently stands at 3,549 people, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday.

“At least 3,549 are dead and 22,168 are wounded. The biggest consolation for us is that today more than 8,000 of our citizens have been rescued alive from the rubble,” Erdogan said in his address to the nation.

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Earthquakes in Turkey Affected Provinces With Total Population of About 13mln People, Erdogan Says

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Death Toll From Earthquake in Turkey Rises to 3,432, Another 21,103 Injured: Authorities

The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Turkey has reached 3,432, while another 21,103 people have been injured, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said on Tuesday.

“As of 12:10 [local time, 03:10 GMT], the earthquakes killed 3,432 people and injured 21,103 people,” the AFAD said in a statement.

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Syrian Red Cross Urges West to Lift Unilateral Sanctions Against Damascus to Facilitate Process of Eliminating Consequences of Earthquake

The Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) urges the West to lift unilateral sanctions against Damascus to facilitate the process of eliminating the consequences of the earthquake, SARC President Khaled Hbubati.

“We call for lifting the blockade and economic sanctions imposed against Syria to eliminate the consequences of the devastating earthquake… we need heavy equipment, ambulances and fire crews to speed up search and rescue operations. To do this, it is necessary to lift sanctions from Syria as soon as possible,” Hbubati said during a press conference.

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Death Toll From Earthquake Rises to 812 in Syria, 1,449 Injured: Ministry of Health

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Death Toll From Earthquake in Turkey Rises to 3,419: Vice President

The death toll in Monday’s disastrous earthquake in Turkey has increased to 3,419, another 20,534 had been injured, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said.

“The number of victims has increased to 3,419 people, another 20,534 were injured,” Oktay told a briefing.

The official added that weather conditions pose problems for the delivery of aid to the regions.

“Rescue teams of 12,181 people are working on the ground,” Oktay said.

According to the vice president, Turkey has received assistance from 14 countries in connection with the earthquake at the moment.

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UNESCO Says Its Experts to Assess Damage to Affected Heritage Sites in Syria, Turkey

UNESCO will invite its experts to assess the damage caused to the historical fortress of Gaziantep in Turkey and the citadel of Aleppo in Syria as a result of the earthquake, the organization’s spokesman, Thomas Mallard said.

The historic Gaziantep Castle in Turkey and the Aleppo citadel in Syria, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, were hit by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on Monday morning.

“UNESCO will engage its experts, together with its partners, such as ICOMOS [International Council on Monuments and Sites] to compile an accurate damage assessment in order to quickly protect and stabilize these sites,” Mallard said.

UNESCO is particularly concerned about the state of the Syrian city of Aleppo after the earthquake, as the citadel there has significant damage.

“The organization has carried out with its partners an initial assessment of heritage damage. In Syria, UNESCO is particularly concerned about the condition of the ancient city of Aleppo, which is on the List of World Heritage and is under threat. Significant damage is observed in the citadel,” Mallard added.

He noted that the western tower in the old part of the city had collapsed and there were several buildings whose structures had been damaged and weakened.

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More Than 540 Earthquakes Registered in Euro-Mediterranean Region in Last Two Days: European Seismologists

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Ankara Says Death Toll From Monday Earthquake Rises to 3,381, Another 20,436 Injured

The death toll as a result of a powerful earthquake in Turkey has grown to 3,381, while 20,436 people have been injured, Orhan Tatar, the director of the earthquake and risk reduction of the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), said on Tuesday.

“At the moment, we have 3,381 victims, 20,436 injured,” Tatar told reporters.

A total of 5,575 buildings have been destroyed as a result of the earthquake, the official added.

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Syria’s Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 769: Health Ministry

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Death Toll in Turkish Diyarbakir Rises to 65, 665 People Injured: Health Officials

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Russian Rescuers Will Work Day and Night in Turkey: Emergencies Ministry

“We will be divided into several groups, capable of working around the clock. As soon as we arrive in the area where we will be working, we will immediately begin to clear the debris and search for injured people,” said Martynov, advisor to the head of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations.

According to Martynov, Russian rescuers have brought all the equipment they need, including the latest: endoscopes, instruments to search for people at depths of up to 4.5 meters, and rescue equipment. Russian psychologists and medics will also work on the site.

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Plane From Iran Carrying 45 Tonnes of Aid Lands at Damascus Airport, Reports Say

An Iranian plane with 45 tonnes of aid for those affected by Monday’s earthquake in Syria has landed at Damascus airport, Syrian state news agency reported.

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Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Occurs in Central Turkey, Says EMSC

– A magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit central Turkey, the European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) said.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of two kilometers, 5 kilometers from the Golbasi area.