Nine buildings damaged by Turkey earthquake demolished with explosives

NINE earthquake-hit damaged apartment buildings in Turkish city of Malatya were demolished by explosives on Friday (September 15) as the country is still recovering from the devastating February disasters. The demolition company said 1660 kilograms of explosives in 30 thousand capsules were detonated to tear down 15-floor buildings after extensive security measures were ensured. Drone footage showed the buildings, heavily damaged and evacuated after the February 6th earthquakes, collapsed within seconds after the simultaneous explosions. Massive earthquakes devastated the country’s southeast in February, killing more than 50,000 and causing more than $100 billion damage. The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: Like The Sun on Facebook: Follow The Sun on Twitter: Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: