Despite the severe frost, rescuers rush to find survivors among the rubble of collapsed buildings. southeast Turkey And in northwestern Syria due to strong earthquakes that claimed the lives of at least 7,266 peopleaccording to the newer account.

IN Turkey The Disaster Response Agency (AFAD) announced this afternoon that the death toll now stands at 5434Bye 26 721 there are victims in 10 earthquake-affected areas of the country.

IN Syria dead at least 1832according to reports released by the authorities and rescuers.

Government-controlled areas have been confirmed in the provinces of Aleppo, Latakia, Hama, Idlib and Tartus, state news agency Sana reported. 812 lethal outcomes.

According to White helmetsnon-governmental rescue organization operating in areas controlled by anti-government rebels, who died in northwestern Syria at least 1020.

The number of victims is expected significantly increaseas “hundreds of people remain under the rubble.”

International aid began to arrive today in Turkey, where seven days of national mourning has been declared. The first missions of rescuers from abroad have already been deployed in the affected areas and are working together with Turkish colleagues. At the same time, food and essential items were sent to help those affected by the earthquake.

OUR European Union mobilized 1,185 rescuers with 79 specially trained dogs from 19 participating countries, including Greece.

President of the U.S.A Joe Biden he promised his Turkish colleague “every possible assistance”. According to the White House, 158 rescuers are ready to go to Turkey.

OUR China announced earlier today that it would send $5.8 million in aid, including rescuers, medical equipment and emergency supplies.

OUR Syrian Red Crescent urged the EU to lift sanctions on Damascus to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Syria.