The death toll from the earthquake in Venezuela has increased to 235 people.

The death toll from the earthquake in Venezuela has increased to 235 people. This was reported on June 26 by the British broadcasting company BBC

"According to the Venezuelan Minister of Health, the death toll from two earthquakes in the country has increased to about 235 people, and another 4.3 thousand were injured," the publication says.

It is noted that many people are still missing or remain buried under the rubble of collapsed buildings.

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The earthquake in Venezuela occurred on June 24. The epicenter was located 60 km northwest of the city of Valencia, as well as 28 km northeast of San Felipe. The magnitude of the natural disaster was estimated at 7.5. The earthquake was the strongest in the country since 1900.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on June 25 that the Russian side is currently exploring the possibility of providing humanitarian assistance to Venezuela after the earthquake. According to the Russian Embassy in Caracas, there are no casualties or damage on the territory of the diplomatic mission. In addition, Russian diplomats are in constant contact with the authorities and emergency services of the republic.