ANTAKYA—An earthquake, with a magnitude 6.3 at a depth of two km (1.2 miles), struck the Turkey-Syria border region on Monday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. Two Reuters witnesses reported a strong quake and further damage to buildings in central Antakya which was hit by two massive earthquakes two weeks ago, causing tens…
Key Developments in the Aftermath of the Turkey, Syria Quake
ISTANBUL—As the search and rescue effort for buried survivors of the Feb. 6 earthquake started to wind down in Turkey, demolition teams have moved in to clear the mounds of rubble left by the worst disaster in modern Turkish history. Here’s a look at the key developments Sunday from the aftermath of the earthquake. Death…
Syria Says Israeli Airstrikes Hit Buildings in Damascus, At Least 5 Dead
Airstrikes from Israel that hit a neighborhood in Syria’s Damascus known to have heavily-guarded Iranian installations have killed at least five people, according to Syrian state news. Syrian state media agency SANA reported, citing a military source, that Israel had carried out airstrikes targeting several areas in Syria’s capital shortly after midnight on Sunday morning. Loud explosions…
Earthquake Death Toll Passes 46,000; Desperation for Signs of Life
ANTAKYA/KAHRAMANMARAS, Turkey—More than 46,000 people have been killed in the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria and the toll is expected to soar, with some 264,000 apartments in Turkey destroyed and many still missing as rescuers listen for signs of life under the rubble. As Turkey tries to manage its worst modern disaster, concerns were…
Turkish Teen Filmed ‘Last Moments’ From Quake-Hit Apartment
ADIYAMAN, Turkey—A 17-year-old high school student has captured Turkish hearts after he filmed a farewell message to his loved ones as he was trapped under the rubble of his home during last week’s earthquake. Taha Erdem and his family were fast asleep when a 7.8 magnitude quake hit their hometown of Adiyaman in the early…
Senior ISIS Leader Killed, 4 US Soldiers Wounded in Raid in Syria
Four U.S. soldiers were wounded following a helicopter raid in Syria that killed a senior leader of the ISIS terrorist group, the White House announced Friday. National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby told reporters the four soldiers and one of the working dogs are “suffering some injuries” after an explosion during the raid late…
Key Developments in the Aftermath of Turkey, Syria Quakes
ANTAKYA, Turkey—The number of people killed in the Feb. 6 earthquakes that devastated parts of southern Turkey and northern Syria continues to rise. As chances of finding more survivors dwindled, some foreign search teams that rushed in to help have started leaving. Here’s a look at key developments Thursday from the aftermath of the earthquakes:…
US Forces Shoot Down Iranian-Made Spy Drone Surveying Patrol Base in Syria
The U.S. military on Wednesday announced that it downed an Iranian-manufactured drone that was reportedly surveying a patrol base in Syria that houses American troops. In a statement on Feb. 15, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was shot down on Feb. 14 at approximately 2:30 p.m. local time as…
Turkey Promises Swift Reconstruction After Earthquake, Syrians Seek Aid
HAREM/JANDARIS, Syria—Turkey said it would demolish buildings heavily damaged by a huge earthquake last week and swiftly start a mammoth reconstruction effort, with thousands of families struggling to survive amid the rubble and freezing conditions. Rescuers, who flew in to save people trapped in the debris, were starting to pack, although one woman was pulled…
UN Says Syria Agrees to Open 2 New Crossings for Quake Aid
UNITED NATIONS—Syria’s president agreed to open two new crossing points from Turkey to the country’s rebel-held northwest to deliver desperately needed aid and equipment to help millions of earthquake victims, the United Nations announced Monday. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the agreement by Syrian leader Bashar Assad to open crossing points at Bab Al-Salam and…
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