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Updated: February 16, 2023

Turkey Denies Spain’s Army Patrolling Earthquake-Hit Regions

By Quadri Adejumo
February 16, 2023
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Ministry of National Defense sources refuted the claims that Spanish troops were conducting patrols in İskenderun, a town in Turkey.

Turkish sources said on Thursday that military vehicles seen in the area were carrying staff who would join search and rescue efforts in earthquake-hit areas in İskenderun.

Spain has continued to lend a helping hand to earthquake survivors in Turkey, since the first day of the disaster.

Spain's aid and staff also arrived at Malatya Airport where Turkish authorities installed the international aid centre.

A unit with vast experience in earthquakes and people recovery accompanied the Spanish troops to Malatya.

The unit previously came to Turkey’s aid two years ago to put out wildfires with airplanes.

Spain also established a field hospital in Hatay province with two surgical units, a variety of equipment and a team of 100 health staff and 60 doctors.