Turkish rescuers began search and rescue operations in the distress zone in Libya.
This is stated in a report on the prevention and elimination of the consequences of the Turkish emergency (AFAD) on the social network x.
“Turkish rescuers arrived at the aid of the Libyan people, who encountered one of the largest natural disasters in history. Our team has begun search and rescue work. We are always next to the Libyan people,” the message said.
Earlier, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said that Ankara decided to send three aircraft to humanitarian aid and search and rescue units.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed solidarity with Libya in connection with numerous victims as a result of a natural disaster.
Storm Daniel collapsed into several regions of East Libya. The cities of Benghazi, Al-Baida and Al-Marj, as well as Sousse and Sherna, were most affected.
The number of dead due to a natural disaster in Libya exceeded 3,000 people, tens of thousands of people are considered missing.