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Syrian Ministry of Health reports that the number of earthquake victims in Lattakia, Aleppo, Hama, and Idlib countryside has risen to 1,250 deaths and 2,054 injuries.

Nablus, occupied Palestinian West Bank, was hit with a 4.8 magnitude earthquake.

Al Mayadeen correspondent to Aleppo: An Iranian plane carrying aid just landed in the city's airport, while 2 others, one Algerian and one Libyan, are being unloaded.

Al Mayadeen correspondent reports more than 390 dead in Latakia, Syria's coast, due to the earthquake.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi direct the competent authorities to send five military planes loaded with medical aid to Syria and Turkey.

Mekdad to Al Mayadeen: There has been no coordination between Syria and Turkey, even on the humanitarian level, although it is required.

Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Faisal Mekdad told Al Mayadeen that US sanctions were a major hindrance to the relief efforts since they prevent the import of even medicine to Syria.

Al Mayadeen correspondent reports the landing of an Algerian plane in Aleppo carrying food, medicine, and relief materials to assist the relief efforts in affected areas.

Al Mayadeen correspondent to Latakia: Search continues for survivors under the rubble of a 10-story building in Latakia.

Al Mayadeen correspondent: 1,500 buildings in Aleppo were on the verge of collapsing before the earthquake, and today the number has doubled.

Al Mayadeen correspondent to Aleppo: Two residential buildings collapsed a short while ago in Aleppo.

Al Mayadeen's correspondent: There are limited capabilities and difficulty in monitoring buildings that are about to fall.

Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Plane from Algeria filled with medical, relief and food aid arrives at Aleppo airport.

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati will form a ministerial committee that will to Syria tomorrow to hold meetings on humanitarian affairs and the ramifications of the earthquake.

Turkish President Erdogan: Death toll from earthquake has risen to 3549.

Tunisian Red Crescent calls for participation in supporting Syria and Turkey.

Palestinian Foreign Ministry: 55 Palestinians died in Syria and Turkey as a result of the devastating earthquake.

Iran Armed Forces Chief of Staff Mohammad Baqeri: Any country from which an aggression on Iran is launched will meet our definitive response alongside the Zionist entity.

Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Syrian Defense Minister currently inspecting relief operations in affected regions of Aleppo.

IRGC Chief Hossein Salami: We extend our condolences to Turkey and Syria and announce our readiness to employ all of our capacities for relief efforts.