The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the earthquake in Syria did not affect the combat readiness of the Russian Khmeimim airbase and other military facilities of the Russian contingent group deployed in the republic. This is specified telegraph channel Defense Department.
It was noted that the task forces were on duty regularly, the personnel fulfilled their duties in accordance with their purpose, and there was no destruction or damage to the Russian military facilities.
Early in the morning of February 6, a strong earthquake struck the Syrian provinces of Aleppo, Latakia, Hama and Tartus. victims There were 237 people, 639 people were injured.
Regarding the incident, Syrian President Bashar Assad to start emergency government meeting Syrian Arab Republic Ministry of Defense pulled The army to eliminate the consequences of what happened.