🇹🇷Istanbul shaken by major earthquake: here are the details

A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Turkish city of Istanbul at noon. Within half an hour, at least three strong aftershocks were felt throughout the city, causing buildings to sway in many areas.

According to the latest reports, 151 people were injured as a result of the quake but there are no reported fatalities.

🔸 Local media reports indicate that there were problems with mobile phone connections and internet access in Istanbul

🔸 Istanbul’s governor later stated that there were no issues with power grids or water pipes after the earthquake, and no building collapses were reported

🔸 Flights to and from Istanbul airports continue as usual and the city's transport infrastructure remains intact, according to the Transport Minister

🔸 The Turkish parliamentary speaker urged the nation to prepare for an even stronger earthquake, which could strike soon

🔸 The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the Sea of Marmara, near the town of Silivri

🔸 The seismic event occurred at a depth of 6.9 km

Social media videos depict vivid scenes: skyscrapers wobbling, crowded streets in Istanbul, a man running out of a building holding a glass of tea and a hairdresser working outside after the quake. Tents have appeared on the streets, and waves on the Bosphorus were visible in the aftermath.

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🚨 Attempt to arrest Republika Srpska President Dodik FAILS – reports

Bosnia’s State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA) attempted to arrest Milorad Dodik, President of Republika Srpska, in East Sarajevo, Klix reported.

➖ Armed Republika Srpska police blocked the arrest at a checkpoint, preventing SIPA agents from proceeding. The situation was resolved peacefully, without any force used.

On February 26, Bosnia's court convicted Dodik for defying the decisions of the UN's "high representative in BiH," Christian Schmidt. He was sentenced to one year in prison and banned from holding public office for six years.

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