The Ministry of National Defense announced the sad news: The soldier, who fell ill and was taken to the hospital, has been martyred.

The Ministry of National Defense (MSB) announced that Specialist Sergeant Mehmet Kökcü, who fell ill, was taken to the hospital and despite all interventions, could not be saved and was martyred.



HOSPITALIZED DUE TO ILLNESS



In a written statement from the MSB, it was stated that "Our brave comrade Specialist Sergeant Mehmet Kökcü, who was assigned to the 57th Artillery Brigade Hacılarkırı K. Yrd.lığı / Menemen, was immediately referred to the hospital and started treatment due to his illness on September 10th. Despite all interventions, he could not be saved and was martyred. In this incident that deeply saddens us, we extend our condolences and patience to the grieving family and the Turkish Armed Forces and noble nation for our dear martyr who lost his life."