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Six soldiers lose their lives in northern Iraq

Six soldiers lose their lives in northern Iraq

The Ministry of National Defense (MSB) announced that six soldiers lost their lives in the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government area.

Pentagon delegation arrives in Ankara to hold talks

Pentagon delegation arrives in Ankara to hold talks

The Türkiye-US High Level Defense Group convened at the Ministry of National Defense, following last year's meeting at the Pentagon.

7 November 2022

Israel's defense minister meets Akar, Erdoğan in Ankara

Israel's defense minister meets Akar, Erdoğan in Ankara

Both ministers underlined the importance of Türkiye and Israel's efforts to mend bilateral relationships.

27 October 2022

Allegations of chemical attack on PKK: Who says what?

Allegations of chemical attack on PKK: Who says what?

Türkiye has rejected the claims that it used chemical weapons during its military operations. The HDP calls for an international investigation. The Turkish Medial Association head is facing an investigation following her comments supportive of the claims.

20 October 2022

Forest fire in Milas: Flames reach thermal plant, evacuation begins

Forest fire in Milas: Flames reach thermal plant, evacuation begins

The forest fire in Muğla’s Milas has reached the thermal power plant. While the power plant has been evacuated, the wind has made it difficult to intervene in the fire. The Defense Ministry has announced that people have been taken to safe places.

One soldier loses his life in ‘Operation Claw’

One soldier loses his life in ‘Operation Claw’

The Ministry of National Defense of Turkey has announced that one soldier has lost his life as part of the “Operation Claw” in Hakurk region.

Turkey says it 'neutralized' seven YPG members after killing of two soldiers in northwest Syria

Turkey says it 'neutralized' seven YPG members after killing of two soldiers in northwest Syria

Two soldiers lost their lives on Saturday in a missile attack on an armored personnel carrier.

Defense chiefs of Turkey, US discuss Ankara's planned takeover of Kabul Airport

Defense chiefs of Turkey, US discuss Ankara's planned takeover of Kabul Airport

President Erdoğan and his US counterpart Biden agreed last month that Turkey would assume control of the airport as the US withdraws from Afghanistan.

Attempted attacks on military facilities in Batman, Şırnak

Attempted attacks on military facilities in Batman, Şırnak

The Ministry of National Defense has announced that model planes were used to attack the Uncrewed Plane Systems Base Command in Batman province and the 23rd Infantry Division Command in Şırnak province.

One more soldier loses his life in ‘Operation Claw-Lightning’

One more soldier loses his life in ‘Operation Claw-Lightning’

The Ministry of National Defense has announced that specialist corporal Hüsamettin Gökçe has lost his life during the military operation in Iraq’s north.

Turkey releases statement on Jarablus, al-Bab attacks

Turkey releases statement on Jarablus, al-Bab attacks

Turkey’s Ministry of National Defense has announced that ballistic missiles targeted northern Jarablus and al-Bab districts in Syria.

Military operation in northern Iraq: 2 soldiers lose their lives

Military operation in northern Iraq: 2 soldiers lose their lives

In a military operation launched by the Turkish Armed Forces, commando captain Burak Coşkun and sergeant major Harun Turhan have lost their lives and four soldiers have been wounded in northern Iraq.

11 February 2021

2 soldiers lose their lives in operation ‘Claw-Tiger’

2 soldiers lose their lives in operation ‘Claw-Tiger’

In a vehicle accident in the Haftanin region of Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government, two soldiers have lost their lives and one soldier has been wounded.

19 November 2020

Ministry of Defense statement on armed forces’ social media post

Ministry of Defense statement on armed forces’ social media post

Making a statement about the picture of Atatürk’s Tomb shared on the Turkish Armed Forces’ social media account, the Ministry of Defense has said that the posts to be shared are decided a month ago and they are not related with recent debates.

Conflict in Hakkari claims the lives of 2 soldiers

Conflict in Hakkari claims the lives of 2 soldiers

The Ministry of Defense has announced that two soldiers have lost their lives in an attack carried out in Çukurca in Turkey’s southeastern province of Hakkari.

Turkey carries out dozens of airstrikes in Iraq's Kurdistan region

Turkey carries out dozens of airstrikes in Iraq's Kurdistan region

Fighter jets launching from southeastern Turkey at midnight bombed several areas in northern Iraq, including Shingal and Qandil mountains.

Turkey to Resume Mass Prayers, Demobilize 66,000 Soldiers

Turkey to Resume Mass Prayers, Demobilize 66,000 Soldiers

As part of coronavirus measures, demobilization of soldiers was postponed and mass Friday prayers were suspended.

Ministry of Defense: Movement of Military Units Reduced to Minimum in Syria

Ministry of Defense: Movement of Military Units Reduced to Minimum in Syria

The Ministry of National Defense has announced that the movement of military personnel and units in operation areas in Syria has been reduced to minimum unless absolutely necessary due to coronavirus pandemic.

AKP Spokesperson: Withdrawal from Observation Points in Idlib is out of the Question

AKP Spokesperson: Withdrawal from Observation Points in Idlib is out of the Question

While the Ministry of Defense has announced that 101 soldiers from the Syrian army have been killed after five soldiers lost their lives in Idlib, AKP Spokesperson Çelik has indicated that “Turkey’s withdrawal from its observation points” is out of the question.

11 February 2020

5 Soldiers, 1 Civilian Personnel Lose Their Lives in Syria's Idlib

5 Soldiers, 1 Civilian Personnel Lose Their Lives in Syria's Idlib

The Ministry of National Defense has announced that five soldiers and one civilian personnel have lost their lives in Syria's Idlib. Earlier today, the Ministry announced the death toll as four, including one critically wounded soldier.

3 February 2020

One Soldier Loses His Life in Operation Peace Spring Area

One Soldier Loses His Life in Operation Peace Spring Area

The Ministry of National Defense has announced that one soldier has lost his life while attending to an improvised explosive device (IED) in Operation Peace Spring area in northern Syria.

4 November 2019

Defense Ministry: Five Soldiers Wounded in Syria's Ras al-Ayn

Defense Ministry: Five Soldiers Wounded in Syria's Ras al-Ayn

Soldiers were "attacked by the PKK/YPG terrorists while they were carrying out a reconnaissance and surveillance operation", the ministry has stated.

24 October 2019

Ministry of National Defense: There is no Further Need to Conduct a New Operation

Ministry of National Defense: There is no Further Need to Conduct a New Operation

Ministry of National Defense has released a statement regarding the recent Turkey-Russia agreement on northern Syria. “At this stage, there is no further need to conduct a new operation outside the present operation area”, the statement has indicated.

23 October 2019

Three Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Syria Operation

Three Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Syria Operation

The Ministry of Defense has announced that three soldiers have lost their lives in "Operation Peace Spring" launched by Turkey into northern Syria.

11 October 2019

Syria Statement by Ministry of National Defense: We are Ready for Struggle

Syria Statement by Ministry of National Defense: We are Ready for Struggle

Releasing a brief statement on social media, the Ministry of National Defense has announced that the preparations for a cross-border military operation into northern Syria have been completed.

Penalty on Workplaces Employing ‘Deserter’ Submitted to Jurisdiction

Penalty on Workplaces Employing ‘Deserter’ Submitted to Jurisdiction

A practice prescribing penalty of up to 2 years in prison for those who employ the ones that don’t do military service for various reasons has been brought to court by conscientious objector Timuçin Kızılay.

6 December 2016 Ekin Karaca