26.07.2025 11:07
In the İskenderun district of Hatay, seven soldiers who were performing their military duty were hospitalized due to complaints of high fever. Two of the soldiers, Guard Private Hayrullah Halit Karaman and Supply Private Semih Erdoğan, were martyred. In a statement from the Ministry of National Defense, it was reported that the soldiers died due to multiple organ failure caused by sodium levels in the blood related to severe fluid loss.
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Seven soldiers serving their national duty at the İskenderun Naval Infantry Training Center in Hatay were taken to the hospital in the evening hours with complaints of high fever. Among the soldiers transported to the hospital by ambulances, Guard Private Hayrullah Halit Karaman (29) and Supply Private Semih Erdoğan (29) could not be saved and became martyrs.
Meanwhile, it was learned that the soldiers taken to the hospital had exercised in hot weather during the day and fell ill in the evening hours.
STATEMENT FROM THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE
In a statement made by the Ministry of National Defense (MSB), it was reported that the martyrs died due to multiple organ failure caused by sodium levels in the blood related to severe fluid loss.
"CAUSES OF DEATH: SEVERE FLUID LOSS"
The statement from the MSB included the following: "On July 25, 2025; seven of our comrades in arms undergoing basic military training at the İskenderun Naval Infantry Training Command began treatment for high fever complaints at the First Level Examination Center, and were subsequently transferred to the hospital. However, despite all interventions made at the hospital, our heroic comrades in arms Guard Private Hayrullah Halit KARAMAN and Supply Private Semih ERDOĞAN could not be saved and became martyrs. The initial autopsy report determined that the causes of death were multiple organ failure due to sodium levels in the blood related to severe fluid loss (Dehydration)."
ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION INITIATED
The general health status of the five comrades in arms whose treatments are ongoing at the hospital is good. An administrative investigation has been initiated regarding the matter.
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE
In this incident that has plunged us into deep sorrow and grief, we wish God's mercy upon our dear martyrs who lost their lives, and we extend our condolences and patience to their grieving families, the Turkish Armed Forces, and our noble nation, and we wish a speedy recovery to our comrades in arms who are still receiving treatment."
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