Three Turkish soldiers were honored in a ceremony at the Tunceli Provincial Gendarmerie Command. The bodies of the martyrs, Specialist Sergeant Mehmet Aykanat, Specialist Sergeant Orhan Burak Büyükçaylı, and Corporal Doğan Kızılateş, were brought to the area wrapped in the Turkish flag and placed on a catafalque. Following a moment of silence, the soldiers’ biographies were read.
After a prayer read by the Provincial Mufti Mustafa Şanver, the bodies of the martyrs were placed in funeral vehicles by their comrades and taken to Elazığ Airport. The ceremony was attended by Governor Bülent Tekbıyıkoğlu, Provincial Gendarmerie Commander Brigadier General Bülent Baykal, Chief Public Prosecutor Ebru Cansu, Chief of Police Hakan Duman, deputy governors, district governors, agency heads, representatives of civil society organizations, police officers, and soldiers.
The soldiers were killed in a clash with terrorists during an operation in the southeastern province of Tunceli, and their bravery and sacrifice were honored in the ceremony. The Turkish nation mourns the loss of these heroes who gave their lives in service to their country. The martyrs’ families, friends, and colleagues, as well as government officials and representatives of various organizations, gathered to pay their respects and bid farewell to the fallen soldiers.
This ceremony serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight against terrorism in Turkey and the sacrifices made by the country’s security forces in ensuring the safety and security of the nation. The martyrs will be remembered for their dedication and courage in the face of danger, and their sacrifice will not be forgotten. The Turkish government continues to pursue those responsible for the attack and remains committed to protecting its citizens from terrorism.
The Turkish Armed Forces and security forces will not waver in their efforts to combat terrorism and defend the country’s borders. The martyrs who have given their lives in this fight will be honored and remembered as heroes who stood firm in the face of adversity. The Turkish people stand united in solidarity with the families of the martyrs and express their gratitude for their service and sacrifice. May their souls rest in peace, and may their memories inspire future generations to uphold the values of honor, duty, and sacrifice for the nation.
