Southern Türkiye and Northern Syria Reel from Twin Quakes
A deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Türkiye on February 6, followed by a second powerful tremor, flattening neighborhoods and leaving survivors without water or electricity. CGTN Stringer reports from Hatay Province—one of the hardest-hit areas—paint a grim picture: families are digging through rubble with bare hands, and bodies remain unclaimed as rescue efforts lag.
'We Have Nothing': Residents Describe Chaos
Local residents told reporters that aid has been slow to arrive, forcing communities to rely on makeshift efforts. 'No one is helping us—we’re using shovels and car jacks to search for people,' one survivor said. Hospitals are overwhelmed, and temperatures near freezing compound the crisis. 🥶
Cross-Border Impact
The quakes also devastated northern Syria, where infrastructure weakened by years of conflict collapsed entirely. International aid groups warn of a 'race against time' to prevent further casualties as hope for survivors dims. 🌍
