Emergency crews scramble to find survivors as earthquakes leave devastation across Turkey and Syria
A powerful series of earthquakes rocked southern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday, collapsing buildings and claiming over 3,000 lives. In Syria's Aleppo—a city still scarred by years of conflict—residents described scenes of chaos as entire neighborhoods crumbled. 🏚️💔
Local paramedics told CGTN Stringer that rescue operations are underway 'around the clock,' but damaged infrastructure and freezing temperatures are complicating efforts. "Every second counts," one medic said, while digging through rubble with bare hands. Heavy machinery remains scarce in many areas.
The quakes, the strongest in the region in decades, have displaced thousands and overwhelmed hospitals. International aid groups are mobilizing, but access to Syria remains challenging due to sanctions and ongoing political tensions. 🌏🤝
As night falls, volunteers across Aleppo are using flashlights and shovels to search for signs of life. Social media floods with pleas for blankets, blood donations, and generators. 🔦❤️🩸
