An injured girl awaits treatment at a hospital in the Syrian town of Azaz, following an earthquake in neighboring Turkey. (Credit: Nayef Al-Aboud/AFP)
At least 783 people were killed Monday across Syria following a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that had its epicenter in southwestern Turkey, the government and rescuers said.
The Syrian Health Ministry said the death toll rose to "1,284 injured and 403 dead in the provinces of Aleppo, Latakia, Hama, Tartus" — all government-controlled areas.
The White Helmets rescue group that operates in rebel-held areas of the war-torn country said "the death toll from the earthquake in northwestern Syria has risen to more than 380 and more than 1,000 injured."
At least 783 people were killed Monday across Syria following a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that had its epicenter in southwestern Turkey, the government and rescuers said.The Syrian Health Ministry said the death toll rose to "1,284 injured and 403 dead in the provinces of Aleppo, Latakia, Hama, Tartus" — all government-controlled areas.The White Helmets rescue group that...