Τρίτη 7 Φεβρουαρίου 2023

Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria: what is known by the end of February 6?

Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria: what is known by the end of February 6? Today at 4:17 local time in southern Turkey in Pazardzhik (Kahramanmarash province) an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 occurred. It was followed by another one with a magnitude of 7.6 in neighboring Elbistan. In addition, 185 aftershocks were recorded. ▪️According to the latest data, a total of 1762 people died, 12068 were injured. 5606 buildings were destroyed. ▪️Search and rescue operations continue. The Turkish Air Force organized an air corridor to deliver rescuers, vehicles and medical aid to the site of the destruction. ▪️President Erdogan has declared a week of nationwide mourning. Flags will be flown at half-staff before sunset on 12 February.

🔻Earthquakes in Syria ▪️The aftershocks were also recorded in the northwestern regions of Syria. The provinces of Aleppo, Latakia, Idlib and Hama suffered the most from the destruction. ▪️According to the Ministry of Health of the SAR, 593 people died, another 1411 were injured. ▪️The country's largest oil refinery in Banias has suspended operations due to equipment damage. This is a severe blow to the already affected economy of the country. ▪️The work of educational institutions in all provinces of the country has been suspended. 🔻 Consequences ▪️The loading of oil tankers in the port of Ceyhan has been temporarily stopped. However, no damage was recorded on the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline. ▪️A fire broke out in the port of Iskanderun: cargo containers caught fire. There are no data on the dead and injured. ▪️In 10 provinces affected by the disasters, children's educational institutions are closed until February 13. ▪️In social networks, the Americans are accused of organizing the earthquake. Some Turks believe that the US authorities used seismic weapons to damage the country and prevent Erdogan from being re-elected for a new term. On American Twitter, conservatives believe that this was done because "Turkey is preparing to leave the satanic NATO." However, Turkish seismologists have already rushed to refute the version about American seismic weapons. ▪️Russian rescue teams headed to Turkey and Syria tonight. The relevant orders were issued after Vladimir Putin's telephone conversations with Bashar al-Assad and Recep Tayyip Erdogan. According to the ministry, the groups of the Ministry of Emergency Situations include seven canine crews and more than 100 specialists in rescue operations in the disaster zone.
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