The number of dead after the devastating earthquakes along the Turkish-Syrian border exceeded 8,100 people, officials reported, BTA reported, citing DPA.

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The death toll from the earthquake in Turkey rose to 5,894, Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay announced.

According to him, more than 34,000 people were injured.

In addition, about 5,775 buildings collapsed as a result of Monday's earthquakes.

In neighboring Syria, 2,270 people have died according to data from the Ministry of Health and the rescue organization "White Helmets", which count the victims in the areas controlled by the government and the opposition, respectively.

The earthquake in Turkey and Syria