Turkey earthquake: Britain sends 76 rescuers to join international aid effort
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Britain sends 76 rescuers to join international aid effort for earthquake-hit Turkey
Britain has joined an international aid effort to help the rescue operation in Turkey.
A team of 76 search and rescue specialists, with rescue equipment and rescue dogs, were due to arrive in Gaziantep last night.
Britain has also sent an emergency medical team to assess the situation in Turkey and will work with the UN to support rescuers in Syria, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said.
Rishi Sunak paid tribute to the rescue effort, adding: “The UK stands ready to help in any way possible.”
Countries around the world have pledged aid and support to Turkey and Syria, including war-torn Ukraine.
Britain has also sent an emergency medical team to assess the situation in Turkey and will work with the UN to support rescuers in Syria, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said.
Rishi Sunak paid tribute to the rescue effort, adding: ‘The UK is ready to help in any way possible’
Kyiv Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Ukraine was ready to send rescue workers to Turkey, even as it braced for further military attacks from Russia.
The EU activated its Copernicus satellite system to provide emergency mapping and mobilized search and rescue teams.
At least 13 EU countries have offered help, including Turkey’s historic rival Greece, which is sending rescuers and doctors.
The United States said it would send teams to support search and rescue efforts in Turkey, while Russian rescue teams prepared to fly to Syria.
Israel has also sent teams to Turkey and said it approved a request for humanitarian aid for Syria, despite historic enmity between the countries.