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MINSK, 29 March (BelTA) - Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has instructed the ZUBR special purpose detachment of the Belarusian Emergencies Ministry to be put on high alert to provide assistance to Myanmar following the earthquake, the press service of the Belarusian Emergencies Ministry told BELTA.
“Following the instruction of the head of state, a total of 66 members of the ZUBR detachment, four canine search teams and the necessary machinery and equipment have been placed on high alert,” Belarusian Emergencies Minister Vadim Sinyavsky stated.
Currently, in accordance with international protocols, an official request for assistance from the affected party is expected.
An earthquake of magnitude 7.7 struck Myanmar on Friday, 28 March. The quake was shallow, at a depth of just 10km, followed by an aftershock of 6.7-magnitude. The affected area is estimated to include 18.3 million people. The authorities of Myanmar have declared a state of emergency in the following regions: Sagaing, Mandalay, Magway, Bago, Shan State and Naypyidaw.
As it was previously reported, Aleksandr Lukashenko extended condolences to Chairman of the State Administration Council, Prime Minister of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing over a strong earthquake which claimed the lives of many people.
"It is with deep pain that Belarus has learned the news about this terrible earthquake in Myanmar which claimed the lives of many people and caused significant destruction. On behalf of the Belarusian people and myself, I express my deepest condolences to Your Excellency, the families and friends of the victims and those affected by this disaster. During this challenging time, our hearts remain with the leadership and the people of Myanmar,” the message of condolences reads.
Aleksandr Lukashenko also wished a speedy recovery to all the injured and the stabilization of the situation.
“Following the instruction of the head of state, a total of 66 members of the ZUBR detachment, four canine search teams and the necessary machinery and equipment have been placed on high alert,” Belarusian Emergencies Minister Vadim Sinyavsky stated.
Currently, in accordance with international protocols, an official request for assistance from the affected party is expected.
An earthquake of magnitude 7.7 struck Myanmar on Friday, 28 March. The quake was shallow, at a depth of just 10km, followed by an aftershock of 6.7-magnitude. The affected area is estimated to include 18.3 million people. The authorities of Myanmar have declared a state of emergency in the following regions: Sagaing, Mandalay, Magway, Bago, Shan State and Naypyidaw.
As it was previously reported, Aleksandr Lukashenko extended condolences to Chairman of the State Administration Council, Prime Minister of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing over a strong earthquake which claimed the lives of many people.
"It is with deep pain that Belarus has learned the news about this terrible earthquake in Myanmar which claimed the lives of many people and caused significant destruction. On behalf of the Belarusian people and myself, I express my deepest condolences to Your Excellency, the families and friends of the victims and those affected by this disaster. During this challenging time, our hearts remain with the leadership and the people of Myanmar,” the message of condolences reads.
Aleksandr Lukashenko also wished a speedy recovery to all the injured and the stabilization of the situation.
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