UAE’s ‘Gallant Knight/2’ operation to help Syria and Turkey

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The Joint Operations Command of the UAE’s Ministry of Defence has introduced the launch of the ‘Gallant Knight / 2’ operation to help the folks of Syria and Turkey.

It comes following the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. 

The operation consists of the participation of the UAE Armed Forces, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, and the Emirates Red Crescent.

The humanitarian and medical support comes inside the framework of the pressing response to mitigate the repercussions of the earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey.

The first support aircraft took off from Abu Dhabi to Adana Airport, southern Turkey, carrying search and rescue groups and medical gear.

I prolong my honest condolences to the households of all those that misplaced their lives in as we speak’s devastating earthquake. The UAE stands in solidarity with the Turkish and Syrian folks, and we pray that God grants a speedy restoration to those that have been injured.

— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) February 6, 2023