New aerial footage captured by CGTN in Syria's Aleppo lays bare the scale of destruction following the catastrophic 7.8-magnitude earthquakes that struck southern Türkiye and northern Syria on February 6, 2023. The video shows entire neighborhoods reduced to twisted metal and concrete, with rescue teams scrambling through debris under harsh winter conditions.
The dual quakes, among the strongest recorded in the region this century, struck just hours apart. Aleppo—already scarred by years of conflict—faced compounded challenges as damaged infrastructure hampered emergency response efforts. Local sources report critical shortages of medical supplies and heavy machinery needed for search operations.
International aid organizations have mobilized resources, but political complexities and damaged transportation networks continue to delay assistance to northwest Syria. The World Health Organization estimates over 26 million people across both countries require humanitarian aid following the disaster.
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Drone footage shows Aleppo in rubble after Türkiye-Syria quake
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