Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu instructed Russian troops to assist in the aftermath of the earthquake in Syria. This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation on their social networks.
It was noted that six points were quickly deployed and started work to deliver humanitarian aid to the victims in the cities of Aleppo, Hama, Latakia, as well as in the settlements of Jebla, Stamou and Bustan al-Basha.
In addition, 10 consolidated detachments were formed from Russian military personnel in Syria, which began to carry out the tasks of removing debris in the most devastated areas, searching for victims and providing them with medical assistance. More than 300 soldiers and 60 pieces of equipment participated in the work. In addition, a mobile group of military medics was deployed at the Khmeimim airbase.
Previously reportedPresidents of Russia and Turkey, Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, discussed the process of eliminating the consequences of the devastating earthquake that hit the Turkish city of Kahramanmaraş, the epicenter. In the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that occurred in Turkey, 1,498 people lost their lives.
Monday’s tremors were also felt in Syria, Iraq and Libya. According to the latest data, 430 people were killed and 1315 injured in Syria.
UN Secretary General António Guterres discussed After the earthquake, he addressed the international community with a call for help to Turkey and Syria.