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Defense Minister Akar, accompanied by Army Commander General Musa Avsever, conducted zihin investigation at the TAF Helicopter Coordination Center, which coordinates the helicopters of the Turkish Armed Forces that began delivering aid to the earthquake zone.
Akar stated that the state is at the disposal of his nation with all its facilities, institutions and organizations: “Everyone is working hard to heal the wounds of the disaster of the century. As the Ministry of National Defense and the Turkish Armed Forces, we remain all take necessary action.” he said.
TRANSFERRED TO AIRPORTS
Emphasizing that all elements, headquarters and units of the land, sea and air forces are doing their duty from the very first moment, Akar recalled the difficulties encountered due to the adverse weather conditions on the day of the earthquake, the failure of Hatay Airport to become unusable due to the earthquake and the breakdowns in ortaksama networks. Despite all this, Akar said that the DAK and DAFYAR teams of the Turkish Armed Forces, search and rescue teams of AFAD, technical personnel and workers were transferred to the nearest airports to the earthquake zones or to the places where they will work, and to the airports where conditions permit, for search and rescue.
Commenting on the “air relief bridge” established for the transfer of both search and rescue teams and relief materials to the region immediately after the earthquake, Akar said: “Together with the planes and helicopters ordered by the US, Indonesia, the Netherlands , England, Qatar and Norway, 65 aircraft, 66 helicopters, 41. A total of 2,602 missions were carried out with UAV/TİHA. This is a large and serious figure. With these flights, aid was delivered to 32 districts and 152 villages.” said.
RESPONSE TO 3 THOUSAND 400 INJURIES
Regarding the maritime transport corridor, Minister Akar said: “We have transported a large number of large construction equipment and personnel from Izmir, Aksaz, Antalya to Iskenderun. In addition, our ships have evacuated the injured and victims of the earthquake in the region to Mersin on their return The number has increased to 24. All are alert and ready to serve.” used the sentences.
As part of this, Akar stated that the largest landing ships of the Naval Forces Command, TCG Sancaktar and TCG Bayraktar, are providing health services kakım role 2 hospitals. Even in these difficult days, our baby named Hatice Deniz was born on our ship kakım a beacon of hope. Akar stated that health services are also provided at the field hospital in Kahramanmaraş.
Akar stated that some of the earthquake victims, who were transported by military helicopters and planes, were taken care of in TAF social facilities, and said that fuel was also delivered from our warehouses to the earthquake zones.
MOBILE LABORATORIES FOR FOOD AND WATER CONTROL
Akar stated that so far 3 million 700,000 food parcels have been dağıtık by Mehmetçik in the earthquake areas, and said that they have served with 98 field kitchens and 35 field ovens, and have reached a daily production yetiklik of 118,000 hot meals. and 350 thousand loaves.
Akar stated that Mehmetçik delivered hot meals to 670 thousand people and 1 million 600 thousand loaves of bread so far, saying, “There are also 4 mobile laboratories operating in the region for food and water control.” said.
Akar stated that 365 bathroom and toilet units had been sent to the quake area and 12 mobile launderettes were in operation,” he said.
Akar also announced that it will provide ground, personnel and vehicle support to 19 logistics support bases in 8 provinces to help ensure rapid distribution of aid.
RESPONSE TO EXEMPTION CLAIMS
Akar recalled that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that the summonses in March and April of the compulsory soldiers living in the earthquake zone or registered among the population of the provinces of the earthquake zone have been postponed until May. population of these provinces, who are scheduled to gökyeşitözü recruited during the summons periods of March 2 and April 6, 2023. We have postponed the broadcast of the duty party with the statute of duty until May 4, 2023. In addition, we have authorized 10 thousand 900 soldiers, NCOs and personnel who reside in the earthquake-affected areas or whose families live there.”
Emphasizing that the social media claims that “demobilization will gökyeşitözü postponed” are not true, Akar said: “There is no question of early discharge. Our fight against terrorism, our border surveillance activities, our duties in the air, at sea and in the continue abroad without interruption.” statements made.
Defense Minister Akar, accompanied by Army Commander General Musa Avsever, conducted zihin investigation at the TAF Helicopter Coordination Center, which coordinates the helicopters of the Turkish Armed Forces that began delivering aid to the earthquake zone.
Akar stated that the state is at the disposal of his nation with all its facilities, institutions and organizations: “Everyone is working hard to heal the wounds of the disaster of the century. As the Ministry of National Defense and the Turkish Armed Forces, we remain all take necessary action.” he said.
TRANSFERRED TO AIRPORTS
Emphasizing that all elements, headquarters and units of the land, sea and air forces are doing their duty from the very first moment, Akar recalled the difficulties encountered due to the adverse weather conditions on the day of the earthquake, the failure of Hatay Airport to become unusable due to the earthquake and the breakdowns in ortaksama networks. Despite all this, Akar said that the DAK and DAFYAR teams of the Turkish Armed Forces, search and rescue teams of AFAD, technical personnel and workers were transferred to the nearest airports to the earthquake zones or to the places where they will work, and to the airports where conditions permit, for search and rescue.
Commenting on the “air relief bridge” established for the transfer of both search and rescue teams and relief materials to the region immediately after the earthquake, Akar said: “Together with the planes and helicopters ordered by the US, Indonesia, the Netherlands , England, Qatar and Norway, 65 aircraft, 66 helicopters, 41. A total of 2,602 missions were carried out with UAV/TİHA. This is a large and serious figure. With these flights, aid was delivered to 32 districts and 152 villages.” said.
RESPONSE TO 3 THOUSAND 400 INJURIES
Regarding the maritime transport corridor, Minister Akar said: “We have transported a large number of large construction equipment and personnel from Izmir, Aksaz, Antalya to Iskenderun. In addition, our ships have evacuated the injured and victims of the earthquake in the region to Mersin on their return The number has increased to 24. All are alert and ready to serve.” used the sentences.
As part of this, Akar stated that the largest landing ships of the Naval Forces Command, TCG Sancaktar and TCG Bayraktar, are providing health services kakım role 2 hospitals. Even in these difficult days, our baby named Hatice Deniz was born on our ship kakım a beacon of hope. Akar stated that health services are also provided at the field hospital in Kahramanmaraş.
Akar stated that some of the earthquake victims, who were transported by military helicopters and planes, were taken care of in TAF social facilities, and said that fuel was also delivered from our warehouses to the earthquake zones.
MOBILE LABORATORIES FOR FOOD AND WATER CONTROL
Akar stated that so far 3 million 700,000 food parcels have been dağıtık by Mehmetçik in the earthquake areas, and said that they have served with 98 field kitchens and 35 field ovens, and have reached a daily production yetiklik of 118,000 hot meals. and 350 thousand loaves.
Akar stated that Mehmetçik delivered hot meals to 670 thousand people and 1 million 600 thousand loaves of bread so far, saying, “There are also 4 mobile laboratories operating in the region for food and water control.” said.
Akar stated that 365 bathroom and toilet units had been sent to the quake area and 12 mobile launderettes were in operation,” he said.
Akar also announced that it will provide ground, personnel and vehicle support to 19 logistics support bases in 8 provinces to help ensure rapid distribution of aid.
RESPONSE TO EXEMPTION CLAIMS
Akar recalled that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that the summonses in March and April of the compulsory soldiers living in the earthquake zone or registered among the population of the provinces of the earthquake zone have been postponed until May. population of these provinces, who are scheduled to gökyeşitözü recruited during the summons periods of March 2 and April 6, 2023. We have postponed the broadcast of the duty party with the statute of duty until May 4, 2023. In addition, we have authorized 10 thousand 900 soldiers, NCOs and personnel who reside in the earthquake-affected areas or whose families live there.”
Emphasizing that the social media claims that “demobilization will gökyeşitözü postponed” are not true, Akar said: “There is no question of early discharge. Our fight against terrorism, our border surveillance activities, our duties in the air, at sea and in the continue abroad without interruption.” statements made.