In almost a week since the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, the number of victims exceeded 28 thousand.
As a result of the earthquakes that shook Turkey and Syria on February 6, nearly 26 million people were affected.
This is reported by Alarabiya News with reference to the World Health Organization.
According to the latest data, the death toll in Turkey and Syria after the earthquake reached 28,192 people.
WHO on Saturday, February 11, made an emergency appeal requesting $42.8 million for urgent health needs caused by earthquakes.
It is noted that by the number of earthquake victims It currently occupies the seventh position in the list of the most devastating disasters of the 21st century.
According to UN estimates, the number of deaths due to earthquakes in Turkey and Syria could be more than 50 thousand people.
A powerful earthquake in Turkey and Syria
On February 6, a large-scale earthquake occurred in Turkey and Syria. The Turkish authorities declared a state of emergency in 10 provinces.
In the Turkish province of Hatay, during the search for people, a part of the house collapsed on rescuers.
In the south of Turkey, as a result of earthquakes a giant crack has formed (video).
