The claim
"My deepest condolences to the people of Turkey after the devastating earthquake in Istanbul. I stand with all those affected by this tragedy. Sending thoughts and prayers to the families who lost loved ones and to everyone impacted. Stay strong, Turkey," a user posted on X, sharing a bird's-eye view photo which shows many collapsed buildings.
Original publisher’s rating
DW fact check: False. A reverse image search confirms that the image is not related to the recent earthquake in Istanbul. Instead, it dates back to the earthquake in Turkey and Syria in February 2023.
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