Azerbaijani rescuers save 16 people from rubble in Turkiye

The Rapid Response Forces of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) of Azerbaijan, sent to Turkiye on behalf of President Ilham Aliyev to eliminate the consequences of a strong earthquake in the brotherly country and support search and rescue operations, continue uninterrupted activities in the disaster zone, Report informs referring to the press service of the ministry.

The rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, as part of search and rescue operations in the Kahramanmaras district, which was significantly affected by the natural disaster, rescued 16 people from the rubble, including three children, also removed and transferred the bodies of 29 people to their destination.

The public will be provided with additional information on the progress of operations.