“As soon as we arrived in the area in which we will work, we immediately begin to eliminate the consequences and search for the wounded,” Martynov was quoted as saying by RIA Novosti.
He clarified that the Russian Airmobile Group consists of more than 100 world-class rescuers who have extensive experience working around the world. Russian specialists brought with them all the necessary equipment.
In addition, there is a multi-block airmobile hospital, which includes an intensive care unit and a therapeutic department. Russian psychologists and doctors will also work at the site, Martynov said.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his readiness to immediately provide Turkish partners with the necessary assistance to eliminate the consequences of this natural disaster. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan thanked Putin for his prompt and sincere response. The Turkish leader also said that he would instruct the country’s competent departments to accept help from Russian rescuers.
Recall that a magnitude 7.7 earthquake occurred in Turkey on Monday morning. It has become the strongest in the country since 1939. According to the latest data, 2379 people died, more than 14 thousand were injured.
