“Our rescuers, as always, worked professionally, heroically and efficiently.
They hold the flag of our Ministry of Emergency Situations high.
This rescue service ... has long been demonstrating filigree work ... We are all proud of them, ”he said.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrived in the city of Jebla earlier to thank Russian rescuers for their help in eliminating the consequences of the earthquake.
He expressed admiration for the work of specialists who are clearing rubble around the clock in the fight for the lives of Syrian citizens.
In turn, the employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations told him about the progress of search and rescue operations.
As of February 9, the rescuers of the Russian Emergencies Ministry dismantled almost 900 sq.
m of rubble in the Turkish province of Kahramanmarash after the earthquake.