As a result of the strongest earthquake in Turkey, thousands of residential buildings collapsed.

At the moment, at least 350 people have become victims of the earthquake near the Turkish city of Gaziantep, and about 2200 others were injured. As a result of strong tremors and prolonged fluctuations, thousands of residential buildings were destroyed, in connection with which we can talk about thousands of victims.

According to local residents, multi-storey buildings crumbled like houses of cards, while thousands of people could be under the rubble. Moreover, due to intense tremors, the gas pipeline could not stand it either, as a result of which the consequences of the natural disaster that occurred turned out to be even more serious.

In addition to serious destruction in Turkey, there is also serious destruction in northern Syria. Here, according to preliminary data, at least 250 people have already become victims, and about a thousand more have received various injuries and injuries.

Rescuers and volunteers are working at the site of destroyed residential buildings and structures. At the same time, the Turkish authorities call the incident a very serious tragedy, the real extent of which can only be assessed in a few days.

At the moment, it remains unknown whether there are Russian citizens among the victims and victims.