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Ministry refuses to disclose how many ‘martyred’ soldiers died in traffic accidents

Ministry refuses to disclose how many ‘martyred’ soldiers died in traffic accidents

According to data on the Gendarmerie General Command's website, 14 of the 28 gendarmerie personnel deaths over the past two years were caused by traffic accidents. The authorities have refused to disclose the figures regarding all the military personnel.

11 September 2024 Hikmet Adal

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.

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.

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

Two Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Mardin and Hakkari

Two Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Mardin and Hakkari

Two soldiers have lost their lives in operations against the PKK in the district of Derik in Mardin and in the district of Şemdinli in Hakkari.

21 October 2019

One Soldier Loses His Life in Van

One Soldier Loses His Life in Van

The Governorship of Van has announced that one soldier has lost his life and two soldiers have been wounded in a conflict that erupted in the district of Çaldıran in Van.

18 October 2019

Conflict in Şırnak: Three Soldiers Lose Their Lives

Conflict in Şırnak: Three Soldiers Lose Their Lives

In a conflict that erupted between the security forces and the PKK, three soldier at the ages of 26, 27 and 28 have lost their lives in Silopi in Şırnak.

2 Soldiers Lose Their Lives, 2 Soldiers Wounded in Dersim

2 Soldiers Lose Their Lives, 2 Soldiers Wounded in Dersim

Two Gendarmerie Specialized Sergeants have lost their lives in a conflict between security forces and the PKK in Dersim. Two soldiers have also been wounded.

Attack in Hakkari: 1 Soldier Loses His Life

Attack in Hakkari: 1 Soldier Loses His Life

In an attack that was launched on the district of Çukurca in Hakkari from Zap region, one soldier has lost his life. One civilian and three soldiers have also been injured.

2 Soldiers Lose Their Lives During Afrin Operation

2 Soldiers Lose Their Lives During Afrin Operation

Infantry Commando Sergeant Major Evren and Sergeant Major Vurdal lost their lives in the conflict that erupted yesterday in the Afrin operation.

5 February 2018

Attack on Gendarmerie Station in Diyarbakır, Broadcast Ban Imposed

Attack on Gendarmerie Station in Diyarbakır, Broadcast Ban Imposed

Attack has been launched on post on Diyarbakır-Bingöl highway by a bomb-laden vehicle, then PKK members fired on the post. Three soldiers killed, 24 others wounded in the attack. Broadcast ban has been imposed.

Soldier Killed in Sur

Soldier Killed in Sur

A soldier heavily wounded in conflict erupted in Diyarbakır’s Sur between security forces and YDG-H members couldn’t be saved despite all the efforts.

5 Troops Killed in Şemdinli

5 Troops Killed in Şemdinli

Armed clashes in southeastern Turkey left 5 Turkish Army troops dead and 1 wounded.

19 November 2012

11 Soldiers Died in PKK Attack

11 Soldiers Died in PKK Attack

According to the General Staff, eleven soldiers and twelve members of the illegal Kurdistan Workers Party PKK were killed in armed conflicts in south-eastern Turkey over the weekend. Fırat News agency announced the death of three PKK members. The funeral services for the killed soldiers were attended by thousands of people.

21 June 2010 Erhan Üstündağ