This aerial view shows collapsed buildings in Hatay, southeastern Türkiye, on February 8, 2023, two days after a strong earthquake struck the region. (Photo: AFP)

MOSCOW, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- Russia has sent a second rescue team with medical specialists and rescuers to earthquake-hit Türkiye, the country's emergencies ministry said Wednesday.

In a Telegram post, the ministry said that an Il-76 plane with 50 rescuers and 11 doctors on board took off on Wednesday in accordance with an order given by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Various medical specialists such as traumatologists, neurosurgeons, surgeons, as well as anesthesiologists and intensive care specialists are on the flight, TASS reported citing the ministry.

More than 100 Russian rescuers have already arrived in Türkiye, and most are conducting search and rescue operations in the Kahramanmaras Province, which has been most affected by the earthquake.