United Nations Coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs in Syria: The numbers of earthquake victims that were mentioned are very much less than the painful reality

 The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria said that the earthquake exacerbated the suffering of millions of Syrians, noting that the reported earthquake casualty figures are very much lower than the painful reality.

He continued by saying, "Before the earthquake, there were 4 million Syrians in need of aid," before adding, "I hope that aid can enter Syria tomorrow via Turkey's borders."

The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Syria explained that there is suffering in the delivery of aid due to the destruction of the infrastructure.

He aded that the Syrian Foreign Ministry confirmed that Damascus is open to receiving aid, saying, "We are ready to receive aid and distribute it from any party," expressing his hope that "political considerations will be set aside in order to ensure the arrival of aid." He also explained that "aid trucks are waiting at the borders and coordination is taking place." to ensure its passage.