The number of Uzbek citizens who have died from consuming counterfeit alcohol in Istanbul has increased to 17, according to Dunyo news agency.
Three additional deaths were reported, while five more Uzbek nationals remain in intensive care at Istanbul hospitals after consuming the fake alcohol.
The Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Ankara is actively coordinating with local healthcare authorities and supporting the victims’ families. A hotline has been established for assistance: (+90 553 541 17 17).
