Syria quake kills over 1,600 people, injures thousands
    UPDATED

    WORLD  07 February 2023 - 16:06

    The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Syria, which originated in the Turkish town of Kahramanmaras, has reached 1,602, with 3,649 people injured.

    Search and rescue efforts are continuing in the areas of Idlib, Aleppo, Hama, Latakia and Tartus, Anadolu reports.

    According to the Syrian news agency SANA, 812 people have been killed and 1,449 injured in Aleppo, Latakia, Hama and Tartus. Widespread destruction is reported.

    A large number of buildings have also been destroyed and damaged in opposition-controlled areas in northern Syria.

    The Syrian Human Rights Organisation (SNHR) and the Syrian Civil Defence Directorate (White Helmets) report that in Idlib and the Euphrates Shield and Olive Branch operations zone at least 790 people have been killed and over 2,200 wounded.

    10:07

    At least 1,356 people were killed and more than 3,419 injured in Syria as a result of a devastating earthquake with an epicentre in Turkish Kahramanmarash.

    Strong tremors led to destruction in Idlib, Aleppo, Hama, Latakia, Tartus and Raqqa, Anadolu reports, citing SANA news agency

    Some 656 people were killed and 1,419 were injured in the districts of Aleppo, Hama, Tartus and Lazkiya provinces controlled by the regime of Bashar al-Assad.

    It is reported that many buildings have been destroyed in areas controlled by the Syrian opposition.

    According to rescuers from the Syrian Defence Directorate (White Helmets), at least 700 people were killed and more than 2,000 were injured in the Idlib de-escalation zone and in the Euphrates Shield and Olive Branch anti-terrorist operations zones.

    Search and rescue operations are continuing.

    Caliber.Az

    Subscribe to our Telegram channel


Read also

Pentagon concedes to spreading anti-Sinovac propaganda in Philippines

26 July 2024 - 20:16

China demands withdrawal of US nuclear weapons from Europe

26 July 2024 - 20:29

Israel targets Türkiye’s TRT Haber team covering Al-Aqsa mosque incident

26 July 2024 - 19:51

FBI seeking to interview Trump as part of assassination attempt investigation

26 July 2024 - 19:12

US presidential candidate cites potential path to victory with Biden out of race

26 July 2024 - 18:58

US vice president’s call for peace in Gaza sparks controversy with Israel

26 July 2024 - 18:30
ADVERTS
Video
Latest news

    Japan addressing increasing incidents of customer harassment

    Service culture under strain

    27 July 2024 - 03:05

    Swiss spots struggle with social media-driven visitor impact

    Tourism vs. nature

    27 July 2024 - 01:03

    German chancellor tackles EU expansion, internal reform challenges

    Path forward

    26 July 2024 - 23:03

    Italian newspaper explores Azerbaijan's ancient Albanian churches

    26 July 2024 - 21:08

    Azerbaijani prosecutor general declares ties with Türkiye as strategic partnership

    PHOTO

    26 July 2024 - 20:55

    Azerbaijan, Italy strengthening military relations

    PHOTO

    26 July 2024 - 20:42

    China demands withdrawal of US nuclear weapons from Europe

    26 July 2024 - 20:29

    Pentagon concedes to spreading anti-Sinovac propaganda in Philippines

    26 July 2024 - 20:16

    COP29 presidency team hosts events to tackle key climate agenda issues

    26 July 2024 - 20:03

    Israel targets Türkiye’s TRT Haber team covering Al-Aqsa mosque incident

    26 July 2024 - 19:51

    COP20 president: Azerbaijan should lead with ambition at COP29

    26 July 2024 - 19:38

    Turkish defence minister, Azerbaijani ambassador discuss strengthening military ties

    26 July 2024 - 19:25

    FBI seeking to interview Trump as part of assassination attempt investigation

    26 July 2024 - 19:12

    US presidential candidate cites potential path to victory with Biden out of race

    26 July 2024 - 18:58

    Turkish MP confirms plans for official Azerbaijani school in Istanbul

    26 July 2024 - 18:44

    US vice president’s call for peace in Gaza sparks controversy with Israel

    26 July 2024 - 18:30

    FM: Italy to appoint ambassador to Syria after 10 years

    26 July 2024 - 18:17

    Head of Georgian Parliament blames opposition for compromising national safety

    Aid to Ukraine at Georgia’s expense

    26 July 2024 - 18:03

    South Caucasus on edge: West fuels Armenia's war drums

    Yerevan clings to deceitful rhetoric

    26 July 2024 - 18:02

    Media: Iran arms Hezbollah with advanced weapons

    26 July 2024 - 17:49

    Bolsonaro intends to run for Brazilian presidency in 2026, citing confidence in winning

    26 July 2024 - 17:36

    Armenian PM visits modernised Margara checkpoint on Turkish border

    VIDEO

    26 July 2024 - 17:22

    Boeing considers to convert its top fighter into an electronic warfare jet

    Caliber.Az on YouTube

    26 July 2024 - 17:17

    Belarus ready to expand cooperation with North Korea

    26 July 2024 - 17:09

    EU appoints new special representative for South Caucasus

    26 July 2024 - 17:01

    Azerbaijani-Chinese partnership defies "first among equals" attitudes

    Rising above geopolitical cynicism

    26 July 2024 - 16:55

    Armenia's militarization: A "peace agenda" with an armed approach

    Yerevan must revisit recent historical lessons

    26 July 2024 - 16:42

    Azerbaijan approves cooperation pacts with Türkiye, Kazakhstan

    26 July 2024 - 16:33

    Media: US informs Iran of readiness to return to nuclear deal

    26 July 2024 - 16:29

    Turkish forces take down PKK terrorists in coordinated Iraq and Syria raids

    VIDEO

    26 July 2024 - 16:16

    Israeli air strikes hit Hezbollah outposts in response to rocket fire

    26 July 2024 - 16:03

    Kremlin spox: EU ridicules Orban over Moscow visit

    26 July 2024 - 15:51

    Armenian parliamentary delegation visits Georgia to strengthen bilateral ties

    26 July 2024 - 15:38

    Washington talks peace while arming Yerevan

    26 July 2024 - 15:38

    Travellers from 13 nations explore rebuilding of Karabakh, East Zangazur

    PHOTO

    26 July 2024 - 15:25

    European Commission transfers €1.5 billion from frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine's defence

    26 July 2024 - 15:25

    Trump says US to destroy Iran in case of his assassination

    26 July 2024 - 15:12

    Kremlin declares dialogue with West futile amid hostility toward Russia

    26 July 2024 - 14:59

    Somalia, Azerbaijan share common positions on many international forums

    Minister’s statement

    26 July 2024 - 14:46

    Azerbaijan promoting tourism potential in India

    PHOTO

    26 July 2024 - 14:33

All news