Updates on the Earthquake Aftermath Across Syria and Turkey
The Syrian Ministry of Health reported a rising toll from the earthquake, noting 593 deaths and 1,411 injuries. [Source: Syrian Ministry of Health] The situation in the region has continued to evolve, with other outlets corroborating rising casualty figures as the days pass. Al Arabiya, a prominent TV channel, reported that the number of earthquake victims in Syria had grown to 1,060, underscoring the scale of the disaster in the country. [Source: Al Arabiya]
Earlier reports from Asharq Al-Awsat, a well-known news channel, indicated that the confirmed death count in Syria had surpassed 960, reflecting how casualty tallies can vary with new information coming in from various parts of the country. [Source: Asharq Al-Awsat] In the broader regional context, attention also focused on Turkey where the quake’s epicenter was the Turkish city of Kahramanmaraş. Leaders from the two nations discussed relief efforts and coordination to address the aftershocks and widespread damage. Authorities noted that more than 1,500 people lost their lives in Turkey following a 7.7-magnitude quake, a figure that highlighted the extensive impact felt in neighboring countries such as Syria, Iraq, and Libya. [Source: Official briefings; regional summaries]
In response, Russian authorities signaled their willingness to assist the affected areas. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu stated that Moscow would participate in relief operations to support the region in the wake of the earthquake in Syria. [Source: Russian Ministry of Defense statements]