503 children who survived the earthquake in Turkiye identified

503 children who survived the earthquake in Turkiye identified
# 12 February 2023 21:27 (UTC +04:00)

The identities of 503 of the 574 children rescued from the rubble have been revealed, said Fuat Oktay, Vice President of Türkiye, APA reports.

According to him, work is underway to determine the identity of the rest.

"76 of these children were handed over to their families. 380 children are being treated in the hospital. There are currently 118 children in shelters. I would like to mention once again that as a state, we will always be with all children who have lost their parents and loved ones," the state official added.

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THE OPERATION IS BEING PERFORMED