Turkey Earthquake, LIVE UPDATES: Powerful 7.8 quake kills at least 560 people in Turkey, Syria

13:10 (IST)

Turkey Earthquake, LIVE UPDATES 

Quake death toll in Turkey soars to 284: official

At least 284 people died in Turkey from a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the country's southeast on Monday, Vice President Fuat Oktay said, updating earlier figures.
Oktay said more than 2,300 people were injured in one of Turkey's biggest quakes in at least a century, adding that search and rescue work continued in several major cities.

AFP

12:52 (IST)

Turkey Earthquake, LIVE UPDATES 

Death toll crosses 600

According to Spectator Index, the death toll from the earthquake in Turkey-Syria passes 600.

BREAKING: Death toll from earthquake in Turkey-Syria passes 600— The Spectator Index (@spectatorindex) February 6, 2023

12:43 (IST)

Turkey Earthquake, LIVE UPDATES 

Ukraine's Zelenskyy offers Turkey help

The president of war-torn Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has sent a message of support to Turkey to offer assistance in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that hit southeastern Turkey and northern Syria on Monday. 

“I am shocked to learn of deaths and injuries of hundreds of people as a result of the earthquake in Turkey,” Zelenskyy wrote in a tweet. “We send our condolences to the families of the victims and wish the injured a speedy recovery. At this time, we stand by the friendly Turkish people and are ready to provide the necessary assistance.” 

Ukraine has close ties with Turkey, which helped negotiate a Black Sea grain agreement last summer to resume vital exports as the war in the country continues. 

AP

Cumhurbaşkanı @RTErdogan'a,