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Soldier killed in Hakkari border operation after armed attack

Conscript Yusuf Sait Ünlü died after being wounded during a border crossing intervention in Yüksekova.

Sources: Hasret Gazetesi, DMC Haber, Aydın Ses Gazetesi, Medyabar and 2 more6 sources ↓|· 1 min read
Soldier killed in Hakkari border operation after armed attack
Photo: DMC Haber

KEY POINTS

  • Conscript Yusuf Sait Ünlü was killed in Yüksekova, Hakkari
  • He was wounded by armed fire during a border crossing intervention
  • He died at Hakkari State Hospital despite medical intervention
  • The Ministry of National Defence confirmed his death
  • His funeral will be held in Altınova, Çine

Conscript soldier Yusuf Sait Ünlü was killed during a border crossing intervention in Yüksekova, Hakkari. He was wounded when armed fire was opened on troops during the operation.

The soldier was transferred by helicopter to Hakkari State Hospital. Medical teams performed all possible interventions, but he could not be saved.

The Ministry of National Defence announced his death and expressed condolences to his family, the Turkish Armed Forces, and the nation.

The Ministry said the incident caused deep sorrow within the armed forces and among the public.

Officials informed the soldier's family in Altınova neighbourhood, Çine district, Aydın province. The district governor, gendarmerie commander, and police chief visited the family home.

Turkish flags were hung at the family home, and deep sadness was felt in the neighbourhood and district.

The funeral prayer will be held after the afternoon prayer, followed by burial at Altınova Neighbourhood Cemetery.

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