OP Dost: Sixth plane reaches Turkey with reliefaid
The Statesman|February 10, 2023
The sixth plane from India under "Operation Dost" reached Turkey today, carrying rescue personnel, essentials and medical equipment for the earthquake-affected people, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said.
OP Dost: Sixth plane reaches Turkey with reliefaid

The death toll in the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria on Monday climbed to 16,035 on Thursday, according to authorities, even as thousands of survivors are reported to be without food, water and shelter amidst freezing temperatures.

Taking to Twitter, Mr Jaishankar wrote: "The sixth Operation Dost flight reaches Turkiye. More search and rescue teams, dog squads, essential search & access equipment, medicines and medical equipment ready for deployment in the relief efforts."

He also posted a few pictures of a field hospital in Turkey where medical experts were preparing to treat emergencies.

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