Balkans | Putin ordered an increase in Russian search and rescue teams in Turkey

It was reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to increase the number of Russian teams working in search and rescue after the earthquake in Turkey.

According to the statement issued by the Russian Emergencies Ministry, Putin instructed Russian Emergencies Minister Alexander Korenkov to increase the number of Russian groups that carried out search and rescue work in the wreckage of buildings after the magnitude 7.7 and 7.6 earthquakes. , and was the epicenter of Kahramanmaraş.

It is reported that a team of 50 people and 11 additional doctors were sent from Russia to Turkey today, it was reported that the number of Russian experts who were sent exceeded 150.

The statement, which says that the teams have set up a camp in Kahramanmaraş, said that experts have been working for two days to examine and remove the debris.

The statement indicated that the field hospital was deployed with treatment, surgery and intensive care units in the emergency area. More than 40 doctors are ready to provide medical assistance.” Data included.

In addition, the Be-200 firefighting plane sent by Russia to put out a fire in the port of Iskenderun after the earthquakes poured 60 tons of water on the fire, which continued during the day, according to the statement, and the plane participated in that. The new crew sent today has arrived in Turkey.