Powerful earthquakes in Turkey claim 237 lives in Syria

237 dead and 639 injured in Syria in a series of devastating earthquakes centered on the southeast Turkey.

The Syrian agency SANA, referring to the country’s Ministry of Health. Strong tremors shook the regions of Idlib, Aleppo, Hama, Latakia and Raqqa.

At least 42 people were killed and more than 200 were injured in areas of Aleppo, which are under the control of Bashar al-Assad. Dozens of buildings have been destroyed or damaged in opposition-controlled areas in northern Syria, where rescuers are searching for survivors.

Across northern Syria, at least 58 people have died and hundreds have been injured, according to information compiled by Anadolu from several local sources, including the Syrian Human Rights Network and hospitals.

Local media report many residents under the rubble. Authorities are calling on citizens to help transport the injured to hospitals.

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