The death toll in Turkey and Syria after the February 6

earthquake

reached 28,192.

This was stated by Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay during a press conference, reports CNN

According to the volunteer group White Helmets, the total number of confirmed deaths in Syria is 3,575.

Rescue efforts in Turkey after a deadly earthquake have been suspended due to security concerns.

The BBC writes about it.

The deterioration of the security situation in the south of Turkey has hampered rescue efforts.

German and Austrian rescuers have suspended their search operations, citing clashes between unnamed groups.

There were also reports of looting on the ground.

Turkish President Recep Erdogan has said he will use emergency powers to punish anyone who breaks the law.

Large-scale earthquake in Turkey and Syria

We will remind that on February 6, a large-scale earthquake occurred on the territory of Turkey and Syria. 

Turkish authorities have declared a state of emergency in 10 provinces affected by earthquakes of magnitude 7.7 and 7.6.

The epicenter of the disaster was in the Pazardzhik district of the Kahramanmarash province.

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