UPDATE - Türkiye offers humanitarian assistance to Bosnia-Herzegovina after deadly floods

ADDS SOLIDARITY MESSAGE BY TURKISH RED CRESCENT; EDITS THROUGHOUT

By Yasin Gungor and Zehra Nur Celik

ISTANBUL/ Türkiye extended condolences to Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday following the devastating floods and landslides that have claimed at least 17 lives, offering humanitarian aid to the Western Balkan nation.

"We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives caused by heavy rains and landslides," the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement. It added that Türkiye is "ready to provide all kinds of humanitarian aid to friendly and brotherly Bosnia and Herzegovina."

Efforts are already underway to assess the needs and deliver aid in coordination with local authorities, the ministry noted.

Later on Friday, the Turkish Red Crescent released a message of solidarity. "Türkiye stands in solidarity with Bosnia. Our team is on the ground in Bosnia and Herzegovina, working closely with the Red Cross Society of Bosnia and Herzegovina to provide urgent food and clean water to those impacted by the catastrophic floods," the organization announced on X.

"Our priority is to support the affected communities swiftly and effectively," the statement added.

The floods and landslides, triggered by ongoing heavy rains, have caused significant destruction across Bosnia and Herzegovina, with local authorities confirming at least 17 deaths.