Japan cancels aid flights to Turkey

According to the information provided by NATO, Japan, which participated in the NATO operations carried out to help people affected by the earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş on February 6, with a KC-767 type cargo plane, transported 90 tons of material of help.

It was said that 1000 tents were provided to those in need with flights lasting a week. It was noted that the cargo plane belonging to Japan will leave Turkey tomorrow.

It was reported that Japan’s flights are part of the NATO-coordinated airlift, and for the first time, Japan participated in international aid activity in cooperation with NATO.

NATO spokeswoman Oana Lungescu stated that NATO allies and partners will continue to support Turkey, noting that NATO is building temporary shelters in Antakya and Iskenderun where thousands of earthquake victims can stay, as well as the airlift. (AA)