Painful news from Operation Claw-Lock: 6 of our soldiers martyred
It was previously reported that three of our soldiers were martyred and four were wounded in a clash that occurred in the Hakurk Claw-Lock operation region in Northern Iraq. The Ministry of National Defense shared the news that 3 more of our 4 wounded soldiers have also been martyred. Thus, the number of our martyrs has risen to 6.
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Three of our soldiers were martyred in a clash that broke out following the infiltration of terrorist organization members during the Martyr Specialist Sergeant Alpay Aras 3 Operation in the Hakurk region of Northern Iraq.
4 of our soldiers were also wounded in the clash.
The statement made on the official social media account of the Ministry of National Defense included the following expressions:
In the north of Iraq, on December 22, 2023, 3 of our heroic comrades-in-arms were martyred and 4 of our heroic comrades-in-arms were wounded in an attack carried out by members of the separatist terrorist organization and the subsequent contact.
Contact continues in the region as part of operations against the separatist terrorist organization. Sudden air operations have been carried out against identified targets and the escape routes of the terrorists. According to initial determinations, 4 terrorists have been neutralized.
In this incident, which has plunged us into deep pain and sorrow, we wish God's mercy upon our dear martyrs, and offer our condolences and patience to their grieving families, the Turkish Armed Forces, and our noble nation, and we wish a speedy recovery to our wounded personnel.
3 MORE OF OUR WOUNDED SOLDIERS HAVE BEEN MARTYRED
In a new statement made by the Ministry of National Defense, it was shared that 3 more of our 4 soldiers wounded in the attack have been martyred. Thus, the number of our martyrs has risen to 6.
Here is the statement made by the Ministry of National Defense...
“3 of our 4 heroic comrades-in-arms, who were wounded in the attack carried out by members of the separatist terrorist organization in Northern Iraq and the subsequent contact, could not be saved despite all interventions and have been martyred."
MARTYR'S GRIEF HITS MALATYA
The news of the martyrdom of Infantry Contracted Private Emre Taşkın, who was martyred in the attack by PKK terrorists in northern Iraq, reached his family in Malatya. The martyr's family home, whose mother and father are known to be on Umrah, has been adorned with Turkish flags.
The painful news of Infantry Contracted Private Emre Taşkın (22), one of the 6 soldiers who were martyred in the attack carried out by PKK terrorists on a base in northern Iraq, reached his family living in the Battalgazi district of Malatya.
District Governor Erkan Savar delivered the painful news to the family located in the Alacakapı neighborhood, while it was learned that the martyr's mother and father were in Mecca for Umrah. It was stated that the martyr, who began his duty last year, also had a sibling serving in the TSK. The funeral of the martyr, who was originally registered in the Karlıova district of Bingöl, will be buried in the Battalgazi district of Malatya.
While the martyr's relatives were overcome with tears upon hearing the painful news, the street was adorned with Turkish flags by fire department teams. The expression "if I am martyred, share this," which Infantry Contracted Private Emre Taşkın had posted on his social media account some time ago, left hearts heavy.
MARTYR'S GRIEF ALSO HITS TOKAT
The news of the martyrdom of Infantry Contracted Private Yasin Karaca (23), who was martyred as a result of an attack by members of the separatist terrorist organization in northern Iraq, reached his family home.
Following the announcement by the Ministry of National Defense (MSB) that 6 soldiers were martyred and 1 soldier was wounded as a result of the attack carried out by members of the separatist terrorist organization in northern Iraq, the news of the martyrdom of Contracted Infantry Private Yasin Karaca, who was registered in the Ormandibi village of Tokat's Almus district, reached his family home.
The news of the martyr's martyrdom was delivered to his father Ahmet Karaca and mother Zahide Karaca by Tokat Governor Numan Hatipoğlu, Almus District Governor Emre Çömen, Almus Mayor Bekir Özer, and Tokat Provincial Gendarmerie Commander Senior Colonel Sabri Küyük. Turkish flags were hung at the martyr's family home.
It was learned that the martyr was not married and had 7 siblings. It was learned that his family will decide on the location and date of the martyr's funeral ceremony.
HIS OLDER BROTHER IS A VETERAN, HE IS A MARTYR
The news of the martyrdom of Infantry Specialist Sergeant Mehmet Serinkan, who was martyred as a result of an attack by the terrorist organization in northern Iraq, was delivered to his family. It was learned that the martyr's older brother became a veteran in 2016.
Infantry Specialist Sergeant Mehmet Serinkan was martyred as a result of an attack by the separatist terrorist organization in northern Iraq. The news of the martyrdom of Martyr Infantry Specialist Sergeant Serinkan was delivered by military officials to his family living in the Yorga neighborhood of Tavas district.
While a Turkish flag was hung at the martyr's house, protocol members and military officials tried to calm father Ali and mother Rabia Serinkan and their relatives.
It was also learned that the martyr Serinkan's older brother, Hüseyin Serinkan, was wounded and became a veteran in a clash that occurred in the Al-Bab region of Syria in 2016.
HE HAD BEEN MARRIED FOR FOUR MONTHS
The news of the martyrdom of Infantry Specialist Corporal İsmail Yazıcı (31), who was martyred as a result of an attack by members of the separatist terrorist organization in northern Iraq, reached his family home in Zonguldak.
Following the announcement by the Ministry of National Defense (MSB) that 6 soldiers were martyred and 1 soldier was wounded as a result of the attack carried out by members of the separatist terrorist organization in northern Iraq, the news of the martyrdom of Infantry Specialist Corporal İsmail Yazıcı reached his family home in the Kdz. Ereğli district of Zonguldak. The news of the martyr's martyrdom was delivered to his mother Miyase Yazıcı and his wife Seda Yazıcı by Kdz. Ereğli District Governor Mehmet Yapıcı and Garrison Commander Rear Admiral Niyazi Uğur. Turkish flags were hung on the street where the martyr's house is located and on his house.
It was learned that the martyr had been married for 4 months, that his wife was pregnant, and that he had 10 siblings. It was learned that the martyr's funeral ceremony will be held in Telme Village, attached to the Şiran district of Gümüşhane, where he is registered.
PAINFUL NEWS OF INFANTRY LIEUTENANT DELIVERED TO HIS FAMILY
The news of the martyrdom of Infantry Lieutenant Ramazan Günay, one of the 6 soldiers who were martyred as a result of an attack by the separatist terrorist organization in northern Iraq, was delivered to his family living in İzmir.
The Ministry of National Defense announced that 6 soldiers were martyred in the attack in northern Iraq and the subsequent clash.
The news of the martyrdom of Infantry Lieutenant Ramazan Günay, who was martyred in the treacherous attack, was registered in the Çalışlar neighborhood of the Güney town of Afyonkarahisar's Sinanpaşa district, and was serving in the Land Forces Command/Hakkari Mountain and Commando Brigade Command, was delivered to the martyr's family living in the Hürriyet neighborhood of İzmir's Buca district by officials.
Health personnel were also present at the address when the news of Martyr Ramazan Günay's martyrdom was delivered to his mother Firdes Günay and father Ahmet Günay.
While the family members were plunged into mourning upon receiving the painful news, it was learned that the martyr's funeral program has not yet been finalized.