Turkish Soldiers Killed in Iraq

The Turkish Ministry of National Defense has reported that five Turkish soldiers were killed due to methane poisoning in a cave in Northern Iraq. The incident occurred during Operation "Claw Lock." According to the statement, a group of 19 servicemen was in a cave situated at an altitude of 852 meters. The soldiers were searching for the body of Senior Lieutenant Nuri Melih Bozkurt.

"The 19 servicemen working in the cave were affected by methane gas. All of them were quickly transported to the hospital. Despite the measures taken, five could not be saved. The remaining 14 are receiving treatment," the Turkish Ministry of Defense stated.

It should be noted that Nuri Melih Bozkurt was killed in 2022 during a firefight with Kurdish forces. His body has not yet been found.