31.07.2025 16:12
Sources from the Ministry of National Defense made a statement regarding the incident in the Pençe-Kilit operation area, where 12 soldiers were martyred due to gas exposure. The statement said, "The administrative investigation process that has been initiated is nearing completion. We expect it to be finalized next week. The results will be shared with the public."
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The Ministry of National Defense (MSB) held its weekly briefing meeting. MSB sources, who made statements regarding the martyrdom of 12 soldiers in a cave in Northern Iraq, announced that the administrative investigation will be completed next week. MSB sources also reported that the investigation regarding the martyrdom of two soldiers in İskenderun is ongoing.
12 SOLDIERS MARTYRED IN THE PENÇE KİLİT REGION
Ministry sources stated in response to questions regarding the incident in which 12 soldiers were martyred due to gas exposure in the Pençe-Kilit operation area, "The initiated administrative investigation process is nearing completion. We expect it to be completed next week. The results will be shared with the public."
MEETING WITH THE US AMBASSADOR
MSB sources shared the following information regarding the meeting of Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler with the US Ambassador to Ankara and the US Special Representative for Syria, Thomas Joseph Barrack: "The US Ambassador to Ankara paid a courtesy visit to our Minister on July 28, 2025. During the meeting, an exchange of views on regional and international security issues took place, and opportunities for deepening defense industry cooperation were discussed."
"WE ARE CLOSELY MONITORING THE INTEGRATION"
Ministry sources also shared the following information regarding the recent situation in Syria: "According to the agreement reached between the Syrian government and the SDG terrorist organization on March 10, 2025, the integration of the terrorist organization into the Syrian army must be ensured by the end of the year. We are closely monitoring developments regarding the integration of the SDG terrorist organization into the Syrian army on the ground. Turkey will continue to support Syria's political unity and territorial integrity; in this regard, it will continue its training, consultancy, and technical support activities requested by the Syrian administration to enhance its capacity to combat terrorist organizations."
4 MORE PKK MEMBERS SURRENDERED
Rear Admiral Zeki Aktürk, the Press and Public Relations Advisor and Spokesperson of the Ministry of National Defense (MSB), stated the following at a press briefing held at the Ministry: "In the ongoing operations, search-and-destroy, and border security activities of the Turkish Armed Forces, within the last week; 4 more PKK terrorists who escaped from the shelter areas in northern Iraq surrendered. As part of the tunnel destruction activities carried out in the Syrian Operation Areas; a total of 517 kilometers of tunnels have been destroyed, including 212 kilometers in Tel Rıfat and 305 kilometers in the Menbic region."
“ISRAEL MUST END ITS ARBITRARY ATTACKS”
Israel, which has made it a principle to violate international law, is harming all peace initiatives, regional security, and stability. Binding measures must be taken without delay by the international community against Israel's aggression, the humanitarian disaster it has caused in Gaza, and its annexation attempts in the West Bank. The priority for a two-state solution to the Palestinian issue, which has turned into a humanitarian crisis, is for Israel to end its arbitrary attacks, to allow uninterrupted passage of humanitarian aid to Gaza, and to establish a permanent ceasefire as soon as possible.
HIGH MILITARY COUNCIL MEETING ON AUGUST 5
The 2025 High Military Council meeting, where the Command Cadre of the Turkish Armed Forces will be shaped, will be held on August 5 under the chairmanship of our President at the Presidential Complex.
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