The Ministry of National Defense (MSB) reported that 4 soldiers were martyred in an S-70 type helicopter crash in Malatya. The statement from the Ministry included the following:
"As a result of our S-70 type helicopter crashing in Malatya for reasons yet to be determined, 4 of our heroic comrades-in-arms on board have been martyred. We wish for God's mercy upon our martyrs, and extend our condolences and patience to their grieving families, our Turkish Armed Forces, and our noble nation."
IDENTITIES OF OUR MARTYRS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED
The names of our soldiers who were martyred in the S-70 Sikorsky type helicopter that crashed in Malatya have been identified.
In the devastating incident, Army Pilot Major Erdem Çimen, Army Pilot Major Orhun Pınar, Petty Officer Senior Master Sergeant Hüseyin Zehir, and Petty Officer Senior Sergeant Serkan Önder were martyred.
News Source: 12punto
