Humanitarian aid is collected in Ufa for earthquake victims in Turkey

A humanitarian aid collection for the earthquake victims in Turkey was announced in Ufa on February 8. Ufa residents who want to help the natural disaster victims can bring the necessary things to the bistro "Evren" (Verkhnetorgovaya, 6). It is noted that the victims most of all need heaters, new blankets, winter clothes and shoes, sleeping bags, thermoses, power banks, baby food, and diapers. You can find out what else you can bring by calling +7-917-404-49-01.

In a conversation with the Bashinform News Agency, a representative of the public catering organization confirmed that the townspeople had already begun to bring things. Humanitarian cargo is formed in a truck with a trailer. Shortly, she is ready to go to Turkey.

The humanitarian action was organized by the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Turkey in the Republic of Bashkortostan Rustem Davletov and Turkish business people.

Recall that in Turkey, early in the morning on February 6, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 points. Tremors were registered in the southeast of the republic. According to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, it has become the strongest since 1939.

RIA Novosti reports that the number of victims has risen to 7,108, and over 40,000 people have been injured.

The earthquake also hit Syria. According to official figures, more than 1,200 people died there, and about two thousand were injured.

A hotline is open for Russian tourists in Turkey: +7 499 678-12-03 (for those who went on a package tour) and +7 495 695-45-45 (for those traveling alone). Now 100 Russian rescuers are working at the site of the destruction, Bashinform News Agency reported.

As Bashinform News Agency reported, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared nationwide mourning in the country until February 12 inclusive.

Author: Eduard Kuskarbekov