Dramatic drone footage captured by CGTN in Türkiye's Hatay Province reveals the staggering aftermath of twin earthquakes that struck southern Türkiye and northern Syria on February 6, 2023. Both quakes measured 7.8 in magnitude, flattening homes, buckling roads, and reducing parts of the ancient city of Antakya – once the heart of the historic Antioch – to rubble.
The footage highlights urgent search-and-rescue operations as teams navigate collapsed buildings under harsh conditions. Antakya, a cultural crossroads dating back to the 4th century BCE, now faces an unprecedented crisis. Local authorities report thousands of casualties across the region, with survivors grappling with disrupted infrastructure and freezing temperatures.
Experts warn the disaster underscores the vulnerability of historic urban centers to seismic activity. The World Health Organization has declared it the \"worst natural disaster\" in the region in over a century, mobilizing international aid efforts.
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Drone footage shows old town Antakya in rubbles after Türkiye quake
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