Two Soldiers Killed In Claw-Kilit Region
Two Turkish soldiers were martyred in the Claw-Kilit region on June 11, 2023, as a result of the explosion of an improvised explosive device (IED) that was placed by members of a separatist terrorist organization. The Ministry of National Defense released a statement expressing their condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers and the Turkish Armed Forces. The statement identified the soldiers as Infantry Specialist Sergeant Cem Ahmet Kaya and Infantry Specialist Sergeant Halil Şahin. The Minister of National Defense, Yaşar Güler, also shared a condolence message for the two soldiers, recognizing their heroism and sacrifice. The incident is a reminder of the ongoing threats that Turkish soldiers face in their efforts to maintain their country’s security and combat terrorism.