On 6 February, south-eastern Turkey and northern Syria were hit by a massive earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale, several powerful aftershocks and then another earthquake causing unimaginable devastation.
The earthquake toppled thousands of buildings and has left more than 15,000 dead in both countries. The death toll is expected to climb as more bodies are recovered from the rubble. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Turkey has grown to 12,873, while another 62,937 have been injured, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said on Thursday.
Many countries, including Armenia, international organizations and world leaders have offered assistance to the Turkish and Syrian authorities to deal with the aftermath of the disaster.
