First statement from Erdoğan regarding the ISIS attack: 'We will continue our fight against these bloodthirsty criminals without compromise'

During an operation conducted against the terrorist organization ISIS in Yalova, terrorists opened fire on security forces. As a result of the clash, 3 police officers were martyred, while 8 police officers and 1 night watchman were injured. Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya announced that 6 terrorists were killed.

AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan also made a statement following the attack that plunged Turkey into mourning.

In a statement made on his X account, Erdoğan noted the following:

"I pray for God's mercy upon our heroic police officers who were martyred in the operation carried out against the terrorist organization DAESH in Yalova this morning; I wish patience for their families and offer my condolences to our Police Department, our country, and our nation.                                    

I wish a speedy recovery to our injured police officers from the Almighty.

We will continue our fight against the bloodthirsty criminals who threaten the peace of our nation and the security of our state, both within and beyond our borders, in a determined, multi-dimensional, and uncompromising manner.

May the Almighty make the souls of our martyrs rest in peace and their place in heaven."

Terör örgütü DEAŞ’a yönelik bu sabah Yalova’da gerçekleştirilen operasyonda şehit olan kahraman emniyet mensuplarımıza Cenab-ı Allah’tan rahmet niyaz ediyor; ailelerine sabır; Emniyet Teşkilatımıza, ülkemize ve milletimize başsağlığı diliyorum.…

— Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (@RTErdogan) December 29, 2025

News Source: 12punto