Saudi Arabia sends 18th aid plane for earthquake victims in Türkiye, Syria

Saudi Arabia sends 18th aid plane for earthquake victims in Türkiye, Syria


Saudi Arabia sends 18th aid plane for earthquake victims in Türkiye, Syria

A Saudi flag flutters atop Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul, Türkiye October 20, 2018. (REUTERS File Photo)

Saudi Arabia despatched an 18th humanitarian aircraft to assist victims of the Feb. 6 twin earthquakes in southern Kahramanmaraş province which affected a number of cities in Türkiye and Syria, in response to media reviews.

The Saudi Arabian official news company SPA mentioned the aircraft carrying 32 tons of medical provides and gear, departed from the International King Khalid Airport within the Saudi capital of Riyadh for Gaziantep Airport.

The aircraft was despatched as a part of the help bridge established by Saudi Arabia for earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria.

Saudi Arabia despatched the final support aircraft to Türkiye on June 17.

Source: www.anews.com.tr