Ground Self-Defense Force
Coverage of Ground Self-Defense Force in the Nexus archive.
- Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 25
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan, killing 25 people and injuring 86. Survivors face challenges with power outages, heat risks, and shelter shortages, as evacuees sleep in cars, tents, and shelters. The Kumamoto prefectural government confirmed 25 deaths linked to the disaster, with nine more under investigation.
- Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 25
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake in southwestern Japan's Kumamoto area killed 25 people and injured 86, with rescue efforts facing diminishing hope for survivors. Thousands remain in evacuation centers due to damaged infrastructure, power outages, and heatstroke risks as temperatures rise.
- Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 23
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, killing 23 people (with a higher police tally of 28) and injuring 63, causing widespread damage including collapsed structures and power outages. Rescue efforts continue as survivors face challenges like heat stroke risks and displacement in shelters or cars.