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LIVE UPDATES: Death Toll in Turkiye, Syria Earthquakes Exceeds 36,000

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On 6 February, south-eastern Turkiye and northern Syria were hit by a massive earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale, followed by several powerful aftershocks and then another similar-scale earthquake, causing unspeakable devastation.

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Residents search for victims and survivors amidst the rubble of collapsed buildings following an earthquake in the village of Besnaya in Syria's rebel-held northwestern Idlib province on the border with Turkey, on February 6, 2022. - Sputnik International

LIVE UPDATES: Death Toll in Turkiye, Syria Earthquakes Exceeds 36,000

04:59 GMT 15.02.2023 (Updated: 21:13 GMT 30.03.2023)

The earthquake and its aftershocks have caused destruction within 500 kilometers (310 miles) from the epicenter, and affected nearly 20 million people.

Turkish authorities have already described the earthquakes as the "biggest disaster" in the nation's history, as it nearly wiped out several cities.

Russia has taken part in rescue operations in the two countries, with the Russian emergency response teams rescuing nine people and providing assistance to more than 800 victims of the earthquakes in both Turkiye and Syria, according to the Russian Emergencies Ministry.

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11:52 GMT 15.02.2023

3,858 Aftershocks Recorded Following Devastating Quake

09:55 GMT 15.02.2023

Over 7,500 International Personnel Working in Earthquake-Hit Areas in Turkiye: Cavusoglu

Turkiye Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Wednesday that 100 countries have offered their assistance in tackling the aftermath of deadly earthquakes in the southeast of the country, with over 7,500 personnel working in the region.

"We see great support and solidarity from the international community. Some 100 countries have offered assistance, and there are currently 76 teams and 7,606 personnel on the ground. Two more countries will send teams, 712 people will arrive," Cavusoglu told a briefing with his counterpart from Bosnia and Herzegovina Elmedin Konakovic in Ankara.

Cavusoglu noted that some rescue teams have already completed their missions and returned back to their countries.

"Some want to continue working elsewhere, some are returning home. Twelve search and rescue teams have completed their missions and returned [to their countries]," Cavusoglu added.

08:42 GMT 15.02.2023

A residential building destroyed by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that occurred on February 6 is seen in Aleppo, Syria - Sputnik International, 1920, 15.02.2023

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Rights Group Says Slow Humanitarian Response in Syria Shows 'Inadequacy' of UNSC Support

15 February 2023, 08:42 GMT

07:53 GMT 15.02.2023

Armenia Sends Second Batch of Humanitarian Aid to Turkey Across Closed Border

Armenia has sent a second batch of humanitarian aid to earthquake-affected Turkey across the closed land border, Armenian Foreign Ministry spokesman Vahan Hunanyan said on Wednesday.

"Armenia continues sending humanitarian aid to earthquake-affected regions. Late last night, trucks loaded with the second batch of humanitarian aid crossed the Armenian-Turkish border through the Margara bridge," Hunanyan said on Twitter.

On February 6, parts of Turkey and Syria were hit by a series of powerful earthquakes and aftershocks. The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Turkey exceeded 35,000. In Syria, the World Health Organization has estimated the number of casualties at 8,500, while the Syrian Health Ministry said the death toll in the government-controlled areas topped 1,414 people.

On February 11, Yerevan sent the first convoy with humanitarian cargo to Turkey.

07:29 GMT 15.02.2023

Borsa Istanbul Stock Exchange Resumes Operations After Week-Long Break, Source Says

Borsa Istanbul, the stock exchange of Turkiye, resumed operations on Wednesday following a week-long break caused by the devastating earthquake in the country, a source told Sputnik.

Borsa Istanbul decided to temporarily stop trading on February 8.

"The stock exchange has resumed operations," the source said.

07:09 GMT 15.02.2023

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Turkish Gov't Refutes Social Media Reports About Strange Light Trail Before Earthquakes

15 February 2023, 07:09 GMT

07:02 GMT 15.02.2023

Japan to Send 4th Group of Japanese Medical Workers to Turkey on Wednesday

Japan will send the fourth group of medical personnel to Turkey on Wednesday to provide assistance after the earthquake in the southeast of the country, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said.

The first group of Japanese rescuers was sent to Turkey on February 6, and on February 10, Tokyo sent the first group of medical personnel. The second and third groups of specialists went to Turkey on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. Japan also sent a transport plane with medical equipment. At the moment, 41 Japanese medical specialists are working in the country.

"February 14 and … February 15, the Government of Japan will conduct the 3rd and 4th dispatches of members of the Japan Disaster Relief Expert and Medical Team in response to the damages caused by the earthquake that occurred in the southeastern part of Turkey," the ministry said on Tuesday, adding that in total, Japan plans to send about 75 specialists to Turkey.

06:39 GMT 15.02.2023

More Than 400,000 Residential and Industrial Buildings Must Be Built in Turkey After Earthquakes, Reports Say

05:02 GMT 15.02.2023

Over 300 Russian Servicemen and 60 Units of Special Equipment Are Helping Syria After Devastating Earthquakes

05:01 GMT 15.02.2023

Moscow Waiting for Turkey's Reaction on Security of Humanitarian Convoys for Idlib, Aleppo

Maj. Gen. Oleg Yegorov, deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said at a briefing that he was waiting for Turkey's reaction on the issue of ensuring the security of humanitarian convoys to help residents of the Idlib de-escalation zone and the northern part of Aleppo province.

"We are waiting for the reaction of the Turkish side on the issue of ensuring the security of humanitarian convoys to provide assistance to residents of the Idlib de-escalation zone and northern areas of Aleppo province," Maj. Gen. Yegorov said.

He said that after the February 6 earthquake in Turkey and Syria, medical assistance was provided to 368 Syrian citizens, 280 doses of donated blood were taken, and 73.2 tonnes of humanitarian aid was distributed in the provinces of Latakia, Aleppo and Hama.

05:00 GMT 15.02.2023

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Turkiye to Start Building 30,000 Houses in Earthquake Zone in March, Erdogan Says

15 February 2023, 04:21 GMT