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Home > Current Affairs News > Ministry of National Defense announces: Infantry Specialist Sergeant Oğuz Şahin has been martyred after falling ill on duty in Van

Ministry of National Defense announces: Infantry Specialist Sergeant Oğuz Şahin has been martyred after falling ill on duty in Van

The Ministry of National Defense announced that Oğuz Şahin, who was serving at the Alparslan Border Outpost in the Çaldıran district of Van, has been martyred.

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Published: 03.11.2026 00:40 Updated: 03.11.2026 00:40
Ministry of National Defense announces: Infantry Specialist Sergeant Oğuz Şahin has been martyred after falling ill on duty in Van

The Ministry of National Defense (MSB) reported that Infantry Specialist Sergeant Oğuz Şahin has been martyred after falling ill while on duty in Van.

Portrait of Infantry Specialist Sergeant Oğuz Şahin in uniform.
It was announced that Infantry Specialist Sergeant Oğuz Şahin was martyred at the hospital where he was taken after falling ill while on duty.

According to the statement made by the Ministry, Şahin suddenly fell ill while performing his duties in the area of responsibility of the Alparslan Border Outpost in Çaldıran. Despite all interventions at the hospital to which he was transferred, Şahin could not be saved.

In the condolence message published by the MSB, it was stated, "We wish God's mercy upon our dear martyr who lost his life in this incident that has plunged us into deep pain and sorrow, and we extend our condolences and patience to his grieving family, the Turkish Armed Forces, and our noble nation."


News Source: 12punto

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