A pair of catastrophic 7.8-magnitude earthquakes struck southern Türkiye on February 6, leaving communities in ruins and trapping thousands under rubble. The initial pre-dawn quake was followed by an equally powerful tremor just hours later, compounding destruction across Hatay province and neighboring regions in Syria.
CGTN Stringer footage from Hatay on February 8 revealed harrowing scenes of collapsed apartment blocks and desperate rescue efforts. One mother shared her agonizing wait for help as her pregnant daughter remained buried under debris, a story echoing countless others in the disaster zone.
Local authorities report massive challenges in coordinating aid due to damaged infrastructure. International relief organizations are mobilizing while residents use bare hands and basic tools to search for survivors amid freezing temperatures. The death toll continues to rise across affected countries and regions.
Reference(s):
Mother waits for help after pregnant daughter buried under the rubble
cgtn.com
