Photos of Turkish and Syrian cities before and after earthquakes appeared on the network (7 photos + 5 videos)

At the same time, a settlement was found where not a single building collapsed and not a single person died.

A series of terrible earthquakes literally wiped out several cities from the face of the earth. Most of the destruction occurred in Turkey and Syria. Unfortunately, many people died: in Turkey - 31,974 people, in Syria - about 8,500 victims. The rubble is still being cleared, it is quite possible that there will be more casualties.

Satellite images of Turkey and Syria:

Turkish province of Hatay

Syria

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As for Turkey: many began to ask questions about the fact that the buildings were “folded” like houses of cards. The answer is very simple - corruption.

The construction industry is riddled with nepotism and bribery. All expenses were cut, and the money went into the pockets of the right people. Well, you can evaluate the quality of building materials yourself:

But the most interesting thing is that in the province of Hatay, which suffered the most from the earthquakes, the city of Erzin was found. All buildings were preserved in it and not a single person died. And all thanks to the decent mayor Okkes Elmasoglu:

Okkes Elmasoglu is Turkey's new national hero

Erzin city

This citizen resolutely suppressed all attempts at corruption at construction sites and personally inspected all objects. If he found violations of standards, he immediately closed the construction site.

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I did not allow any building to be built illegally. They were angry with me, criticized and threatened me, asking: “Do you think you’re the only honest person in this country?” But now my conscience doesn’t torment me.

Now he has become a national hero of Turkey. It is quite possible that in the future he will be able to compete for the presidency.

Earthquake through the eyes of eyewitnesses:

Powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8

A crevice about 30 meters deep and about 200 meters wide splits an olive field in Hatay province

Turkish residents filmed footage inside a house during a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Hatay

Briefly about why Turkish houses formed like houses of cards during the earthquake

So far, 112 people have been detained. Most likely, this is just the beginning.

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