Erdogan: Agencies control the situation after the earthquake in Balıkesir

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that government agencies have taken control of the situation following a strong earthquake in Balikesir province in the western part of the country.

As reported by BAKU.WS, the Turkish leader wrote about this on the social network X.

"The relevant agencies headed by AFAD (Disaster and Emergency Management Authority - ed.) are conducting assessments and controlling the situation on the ground. We are also closely monitoring the process," Erdogan noted.

Recall that a magnitude 6.1 earthquake occurred in Balikesir province. According to local media, the tremors led to destruction.