Rescuers continue to search .
In the US state of Kentucky, according to preliminary estimates of the authorities, the number of tornado victims has increased to at least 100 people.
About This is reported by Radio Liberty, citing information from the Governor of Kentucky Andy Besheer.
So, according to him, the current series of tornadoes was the most destructive in the history of the state , and 189 National Guard servicemen were involved in the search for victims and the fight against the consequences of the disaster.
“This destruction is unlike anything I have seen in my life and it is difficult for me to express it in words. It is very likely that here in Kent ukki, more than 100 people died, “he said at a press conference.
It should be noted that the disaster affected not only Kentucky, but also a number of other American states. For example, in the city of Edwardsville, Illinois, the tornado EF-3, whose speed reached about 218 kilometers per hour, caused “huge damage” to the Amazon warehouse .
Recall that on December 11, US President Joe Biden on Saturday, December 11, announced the state of emergency in Kentucky . During the briefing, the American leader suggested that this is “one of the largest tornado outbreaks in our history.”
