07.07.2025 09:40
In the Pençe-Kilit Operation area, 19 soldiers were exposed to methane gas while searching for the remains of First Lieutenant Nuri Melih Bozkurt, who was martyred in 2022. It was announced last night that 5 of our soldiers were martyred, and this morning, it was reported that 3 more soldiers had also been martyred. The number of martyrs has risen to 8, and the tragic news has plunged all of Turkey into mourning. Condolence messages have also been received in succession from the art community.
In the Pençe-Kilit Operation area, 19 soldiers assigned to find the remains of First Lieutenant Nuri Melih Bozkurt, who was martyred in 2022, were exposed to the high levels of methane gas present in the region. The number of martyrs rose to 8 in this tragic incident. This development, which deeply shook Turkey, broke hearts. Following the heartbreaking news, condolences poured in from the art world as well. Many famous figures commemorated our martyrs through their social media accounts and expressed their condolences to their families.
BURAK ÖZÇİVİT
GÜLBEN ERGEN
YASEMİN ŞEFKATLİ
SEFO
DEMET AKALIN
BEHZAT UYGUR
YAĞMUR YÜKSEL
ADEM KILIÇCI
In a statement made by the Ministry of National Defense, it was stated, 'On July 6, 2025, during a search and rescue operation conducted in a cave used by members of the separatist terrorist organization at 852 Elevation Hill in the Pençe-Kilit Operation area, three more of our heroic comrades were martyred due to the effects of methane gas, raising the number of personnel who have fallen to eight. We wish God's mercy upon our martyrs who lost their lives in this incident that has plunged us into deep sorrow and grief, 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 those affected.'