Sad news from Edirne! A specialist sergeant has been martyred.

Sad news from Edirne! A specialist sergeant has been martyred.

31.07.2025 02:01

In a military vehicle accident that occurred in Edirne, Artillery Specialist Sergeant Servet Ökkeş Çakır, who was severely injured, could not be saved despite all interventions and became a martyr.

The Ministry of National Defense (MSB) Press and Public Relations Consultancy announced that Artillery Specialist Sergeant Çakır was seriously injured in a military vehicle accident that occurred in Edirne.

HE MARTYRED DESPITE ALL INTERVENTIONS

In the statement, it was announced that Çakır, who was immediately transferred to the hospital, could not be saved despite all interventions and became a martyr. "We wish God's mercy upon our dear martyr who lost his life in this incident that has caused us deep pain and sorrow, and we extend our condolences and patience to his grieving family, the Turkish Armed Forces, and our noble nation," it said.

Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler also expressed his condolences to Çakır's family and the Turkish nation in a message he published.

Sad news from Edirne! Specialist sergeant became a martyr

THE MARTYR'S FIRE FELL IN OSMANİYE

Military officials informed Murat Çakır, the brother of 25-year-old Çakır, who lives in Haraz Neighborhood, of the martyrdom news accompanied by health teams. Following the news, a condolence tent was set up in front of the house, and Turkish flags were hung around.

Relatives and citizens who went to the tent conveyed their condolences. It was learned that Çakır, whose parents have passed away, got married last year.

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