'Time is running out in Syria'

The unfolding humanitarian tragedy in Syria is increasingly desperate a rescue service, the White Helmets, operating in the rebel-held northwest warned on Thursday morning.

"We are at a critical point... Time is running out, hundreds of families are still stuck under the rubble. Every second means saving a life," said the group.

We are at a critical point... Time is running out, hundreds of families are still stuck under the rubble. Every second means saving a life. 75+ hours after the #earthquake, our teams continue search operations amid great difficulties & need for heavy machinery to remove rubble. pic.twitter.com/TBmGIhu64H
— The White Helmets (@SyriaCivilDef) February 9, 2023

More than 418 buildings have been completely destroyed and more than 1,300 buildings have severely destroyed buildings, and thousands of buildings damaged in northwest Syria according to the White Helmets.

UN aid is not reaching opposition-held territory in northwest Syria due to customs officials at the Turkish border being personally impacted by Monday’s earthquake, officials and humanitarian workers have told MEE.

'Time is running out in Syria'

Aid not reaching northwest Syria as border guards affected