Drone footage captured in Turkey and Syria shows the devastating damage caused by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that killed thousands.

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The impact from Monday's devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria was evident in drone footage from the area shot as frantic rescue efforts continue.

The death toll is expected to rise from 5,000 for both countries as freezing weather and multiple aftershocks hamper rescue efforts. There were a few unconfirmed reports of victims requesting help from beneath the rubble. In addition to the devastation and loss of human life, World Heritage sites and thousands of structures have collapsed.

“The images we’re seeing out of Syria and Turkey are heart-wrenching,” UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said. “That the initial earthquake happened so early in the morning, when many children were fast asleep, made it even more dangerous, and the aftershocks bring continuing risks."

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