07.07.2025 13:11
Turkey's 11th President Abdullah Gül issued a message following the martyrdom of 12 soldiers who were poisoned by methane gas. Breaking his long silence, Gül stated, "I feel great sorrow over the martyrdom of our 12 soldiers during a period when the guns have fallen silent. I pray for God's mercy on our martyrs and extend my condolences to their families and the Turkish Armed Forces."
In the tragic incident during a search-and-rescue operation in a cave in the Pençe-Kilit Operation area, the number of soldiers who were exposed to methane gas has risen to 12.
The news announced by the Ministry of National Defense has plunged Turkey into mourning, and important political figures have also shared messages one after another.
BREAKING SILENCE AFTER MARTYRDOM NEWS
Turkey's 11th President Abdullah Gül also broke his long silence after the consecutive martyrdom news by issuing a statement.
In a statement from his X account, Gül expressed, "I am deeply saddened by the martyrdom of our 12 soldiers during a time when the guns have fallen silent. I pray for mercy for our martyrs, and I extend my condolences to their families and the Turkish Armed Forces. I also wish a speedy recovery to the soldiers who are undergoing treatment."