Russia sends 2nd rescue team to Türkiye


MOSCOW, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- Russia has sent a second rescue team with medical specialists and rescuers to earthquake-hit Türkiye, the country's emergencies ministry said Wednesday.

In a Telegram post, the ministry said that an Il-76 plane with 50 rescuers and 11 doctors on board took off on Wednesday in accordance with an order given by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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