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Turkish Defense Ministry Finds No Fault in Iraq Cave Incident that Killed 12 Soldiers - Turkish Minute

Turkey’s defense ministry has found no negligence after investigating the death of 12 Turkish soldiers who were exposed to toxic gas during a cave operation in northern Iraq, stating that the incident was “exceptional, unforeseeable" and "occurred under extraordinary circumstances.”
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The Ministry of National Defense (MSB) announced that an investigation into the incident in which 12 soldiers lost their lives by poisoning in a cave in the Claw-Lock region of northern Iraq on July 6 has been completed. The statement stated that there was no negligence or weakness: “It developed as an exceptional, unpredictable and extraordinary situation; it resulted in an undesirable outcome that deeply affected us all.” The Ministry of Natio…

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The Ministry of National Defense (MSB) made a statement regarding the administrative investigation launched into the deaths of 12 soldiers due to exposure to tear gas in the Claw-Lock operation area, saying, "It has been determined that there is no direct element of negligence or intent."

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gazetepencere.com broke the news on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
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