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Breaking News... Ministry of National Defense Issues Statement Regarding Claims of Sending 15,000 Soldiers to Somalia!

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The Ministry of National Defence denied claims that Türkiye would send 15,000 soldiers to Somalia. The ministry stated that military aid, training, and advisory activities in Somalia are ongoing, adding, "Claims that Turkey will send 15,000 soldiers to Somalia at Somalia's request do not reflect the truth."

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The Ministry of National Defence denied claims that Türkiye would send 15,000 soldiers to Somalia. The ministry stated that military aid, training, and advisory activities in Somalia are ongoing, adding, "Claims that Turkey will send 15,000 soldiers to Somalia at Somalia's request do not reflect the truth."

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Breaking news - Speaking at the Ministry of National Defense's weekly press briefing held at the Istanbul Shipyard Command, Rear Admiral Zeki Aktürk made statements regarding the activities of the Turkish Armed Forces, the fight against terrorism, border security, and exercises. Aktürk stated that Turkey has sent 15...

Presby - The spokesman for the Turkish Ministry of Defence, Zaki Actork, denied the fact that 15,000 Turkish soldiers had been sent to Somalia, confirming that the allegations in this regard were incorrect.

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The Ministry of National Defence denied claims that 15,000 Turkish soldiers would be sent to Somalia. The ministry stated that current military activities in Somalia are ongoing. The weekly briefing also included information on border security, NATO activities, and international military contacts. The Ministry of National Defence's denial of the "15,000 soldiers to Somalia" claim first appeared on TR724.

Sources from the Ministry of National Defense announced that claims that Türkiye would send 15,000 soldiers to Somalia at Somalia's request do not reflect the truth. (12.11.2026, Sputnik Türkiye)

The Ministry of National Defence announced that claims that Türkiye will send 15,000 soldiers to Somalia do not reflect the truth. The ministry stated that Turkish military elements in Somalia will provide training, advisory services, and... [Click here for more]

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tgrthaber.com broke the news on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
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