Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Uzbekistan have started search and rescue operations in the village of Ovakent, Hatay region of Turkey.

Rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Uzbekistan were sent to the Republic of Turkey in accordance with the instructions of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in order to eliminate the consequences of the earthquake. More than 100 rescuers arrived in Turkey.

Employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations have started search and rescue operations in the village of Ovakent, Khatai region, where more than 10,000 ethnic Uzbeks live.