Earthquake in Syria: the number of victims and victims is already in the hundreds
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At least 237 people died in government-controlled areas of Syria on Monday in a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that had its epicenter in southeastern Turkey, the health ministry said.
“639 people were injured and 237 people died in the provinces of Aleppo, Latakia, Hama and Tartus”, —
NW #Syria in a state of catastrophe after 7.8 magnitude #earthquake. Destruction, devastation, and collapse of buildings. Hundreds of injuries, dozens of deaths, many trapped under the rubble or stranded in the winter cold. We call on the international community to take action. pic.twitter.com/rtzqRJa8IP
— The White Helmets (@SyriaCivilDef) February 6, 2023
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