“We confirm the death of a Russian citizen born in 2014. We’ll clarify the circumstances of the tragedy, ”the consulate said.
As previously reported by Turkish media, the girl died in the Kemer region during a ride on an electric bike with her father. According to DHA, the man lost control, which could have caused the girl injuries.
On September 11, Russian Ambassador to Ankara Alexei Yerkhov stated that 88 Russian tourists have died in the south of Turkey since the start of the tourist season in 2019.
The chairman of the RSPP, Yuri Barzykin, in an interview with the NSN, commented on the ambassador's statement.