There was no information about the presence of Ukrainians among the victims of the earthquake.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Turkey searched for six Ukrainians who did not make contact after the earthquake.
Their condition is satisfactory, there are no threats to life. The homes of some citizens were destroyed, the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Oleg Nikolenko said on Facebook.
The total number of appeals from citizens in the disaster zone, with whom there is no communication, has increased to 27. There was no information about the presence of Ukrainians among the victims of the earthquake.
“They have now settled with Turkish relatives. The consul is in contact with them. The total number of appeals from citizens in the disaster zone, with whom there is no contact, has increased to 27. The Ukrainian embassy is cooperating with Turkish rescuers to establish their whereabouts.” Nikolenko added.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Turkey has opened a “hotline” for assistance: +90 539 550 98 98.
Earthquake in Turkey and Syria: details
On the night of February 6, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 occurred in the border areas of Turkey and Syria. Then there were dozens of aftershocks.
This is the strongest earthquake in Turkey since 1939. Earthquakes were also felt in Egypt, Lebanon and Iraq.
At least 3,381 people died and more than 20,426 were injured in Turkey. In neighboring Syria, 1,509 people died.
Earlier, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs received 24 appeals regarding the lack of contact with Ukrainian citizens living in areas of Turkey where earthquakes occurred.
