India sends 4th IAF aircraft to Turkey with relief materials, medical team

Continuing its support for quake-hit Turkey, India has sent its fourth Indian Air Force aircraft with relief material and rescue personnel.

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi in a tweet confirmed that fourth IAF aircraft comprising 54 members of the Indian Army medical team and other equipment have been sent to Turkey.

A total of 4 four C-17 Globemaster military transport aircraft have been sent to Turkey with relief aid following the massive earthquake that has killed over 5000 people in the region.

India is also expected to send by Wednesday morning relief materials onboard a C-130J aircraft of the Indian Air Force to Syria which was also hit by the earthquake on Monday, people familiar with the matter said.

Several countries around the world have extended help to both countries in their rescue and recovery efforts.

(With PTI inputs)

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