“As a result of the earthquakes, we lost 44,374 people.
Search and rescue operations have been completed in almost 21,000 buildings.
We are focused on clearing debris," he said at a briefing, RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.
So far, Turkish authorities have identified suspects among the leaders and employees of developers and contractors who may be responsible for the collapse of buildings as a result of earthquakes.
188 of them were arrested.