8 hours agoEight Turkish soldiers killed in Africa in Syria and wounded 13
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)Eight Turkish soldiers have been killed in the district of northwest Syria of Africa on March 1st, which were part of the operation codenamed “The Degue of Oliver”, according to Turkey's Declaration of General Staff. Their statement mentions 13 other soldiers who were injured during the operation. “As part of operation [...]
Their statement mentions 13 other soldiers who were injured during the operation.
“As part of the operation in Africa, five of our hero friends are lying down and seven others are injured,” is highlighted in the first statement of the Turkish Army, reports “Hurriyet”, Periscopi broadcast.
Shortly thereafter, a second statement was issued, in which he announced that three other soldiers were killed and six others injured without providing details about the circumstances.
God can give peace to our martyred soldiers in Africa. All my condolences to their loved ones,” said Turkish presidential spokesman Macbrahim Kalın on Twitter.
The “Dogan news agency” has reported that severe fighting has taken place at noon between Turkish Special Forces and the occupants of the People's Protection Unit (YPG).
According to the report, a Turkish helicopter has been sent to rescue the wounded after the sting, while the area was promoted to allow an evacuation.
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was informed of the incident during a visit he had made to Senegal./Periscopi/
