Earthquake in Turkey: Headquarters formed to help citizens of Kyrgyzstan

14:49, 06 февраля 2023, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Darya PODOLSKAYA

As a result of the earthquake in seven provinces of Turkey, 76 people were killed and 440 people were injured.

According to preliminary information from the Department for Prevention and Elimination of Consequences of Emergencies of Turkey, there are no citizens of Kyrgyzstan among the victims.

The Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic, together with the Consulates General in Antalya and Istanbul, are working with the competent authorities to clarify the data on the victims and injured.

A round-the-clock operational headquarters has been formed to monitor the situation and provide consular and legal assistance to the citizens of Kyrgyzstan.

Hotline numbers by which citizens of Kyrgyzstan living in Turkey, if necessary, can seek help or advice:

Embassy of Kyrgyzstan in Ankara: Tel. +90 545 689 68 00, +90 312 491 35 06, + 90 312 491 35 07;
Consulate General in Antalya: Tel. +90 546 557 04 71, +90 534 838 85 51;
Consulate General in Istanbul: Tel. +90 535 107 72 12, +90 212 235 67 67, +90 212 235 37 37.

A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4 occurred in the southeast of Turkey, as a result of which dozens of buildings in different cities were destroyed.