The number of victims in Turkey and Syria has exceeded 11,000 people

The chances of rescuing people from the rubble in Turkey and Syria are decreasing.

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According to the latest data, on the third day after the devastating double earthquake in Turkey and Syria, the death toll has exceeded 11,000 people, with more than 57,000 injured.

According to the press, the number of victims in Turkey has reached 8,574 people, while in Syria it stands at 2,662 people. The latest data shows that the number of injured in Turkey has surpassed 41,000, and in Syria – 11,236 people.

Earlier, the World Health Organization reported that up to 23 million people were affected by the powerful earthquake in southeastern Turkey and northern Syria, including 5 million particularly vulnerable individuals, and the death toll could reach 20,000 in the near future.

The Turkish emergency management committee stated that 375 buildings were completely destroyed, and more than 1,200 buildings were partially damaged and in a state of emergency. In Turkey alone, about 100,000 people are participating in rescue operations and debris removal.

The Syrian emergency management committee reported that the number of fatalities is increasing. Harsh conditions, freezing temperatures, and a lack of necessary resources and equipment are hindering rescue efforts.

On the morning of February 6, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.9 on the Richter scale struck Turkey, with strong tremors also felt in Syria.