Russian forces in Syria have been actively involved in rescue and relief efforts following a major earthquake, saving dozens and assisting hundreds in the aftermath. In the most recent operations, units coordinated by the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Warring Parties in Syria reported that multiple debrisClearance teams worked through collapsed structures to extract survivors and recover bodies, with significant manpower and medical support on the ground. According to officials, dozens of civilians were pulled from rubble and received immediate medical care on site, while a larger group of people were accounted for in the wake of the tremor.
Officials stated that a substantial portion of the rescue work consisted of removing rubble using heavy machinery and hand tools, creating safe pathways for trapped residents to be reached and evacuated. Health teams provided urgent first aid and triage to those rescued, and local residents benefited from on-site medical assistance as well as arrangements for transport to medical facilities as needed. The scale of the operation underscored the importance of rapid, coordinated relief in dense urban environments affected by seismic events. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)
In response to the disaster, the Russian defense leadership directed military units in Syria to extend aid to communities in need. The initial relief plan included establishing multiple humanitarian aid points in key urban centers and nearby settlements to ensure that supplies could reach affected populations quickly. Military planners organized logistics to deliver essentials such as food, water, clothing, and basic medical supplies, prioritizing vulnerable groups and households most impacted by the earthquake. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)
Official briefings indicated that hundreds of service members were engaged in rubble clearance and victim assistance across several sites. A mobile medical team capable of rapid deployment was mobilized to the region, with blood donation points set up to support local hospitals and emergency services. A joint operations center was activated to coordinate the movement of personnel, equipment, and humanitarian aid across affected areas, enabling a unified response that leveraged the strengths of both military and civilian partners. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)
Earlier reports from national emergency services highlighted the ongoing nature of the search and rescue mission, noting that one survivor was located amidst the debris near the Jabla area, in a development that offered a glimmer of hope amid widespread destruction. Such discoveries underscore the fragile balance between urgency and caution in high-stakes rescue missions and the critical role of trained rescuers who operate in challenging conditions. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)