The death toll in the earthquake in Syria rose to 538. It has been reported DEA News With reference to the country’s Ministry of Health.
In the provinces of Aleppo, Latakia, Hama and Tartus, 538 people were killed and 1,353 injured.
It should be noted that these data are not final.
On the morning of February 6, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck southeast Turkey. According to the latest data, in Turkey dead 1541 people, more than 9.7 thousand affected. As Sana news agency previously reported, in Syria dead 461 people, 1326 injured.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu instructed Russia will help the region after the earthquake in Syria.
Also, the Haaretz newspaper citing sources WroteIsrael took an unprecedented step at the request of Russia – it provided assistance to Syria after the earthquake, despite the hostile relations between the two countries.