In the wake of twin 7.8-magnitude earthquakes that rocked southern Türkiye and northern Syria on February 6, 2023, drone footage captured on February 9 shows the ancient city of Aleppo reduced to ruins. The footage, filmed by CGTN collaborators, reveals collapsed apartment blocks, dust-choked streets, and rescue teams racing against time to find survivors.
The first quake struck before dawn, followed by an equally powerful tremor hours later. Cities across both regions suffered catastrophic damage, with Aleppo—already scarred by years of conflict—facing some of the worst destruction. Local crews and international aid groups are navigating unstable debris and limited resources as temperatures drop.
🌐 \"It's like a warzone,\" one volunteer told reporters, highlighting challenges in delivering medical supplies and shelter. The disaster has drawn global attention to cross-border humanitarian efforts in a region already grappling with displacement and economic strain.
