TR Military Operations in Northern Iraq

Strong AI said:

PRESS RELEASE

Dear Members of the Press,

During a cave search and clearing operation conducted on May 28, 2022, as part of Operation Claw-Lock, First Lieutenant Nuri Melih Bozkurt was martyred as a result of gunfire opened by terrorists. Due to heavy fire, his body could not be retrieved. The area was brought under control, and the terrorists were neutralized; however, despite all efforts, our martyr's body has not yet been found.

In the ongoing search operations, all areas where the body might be located are being meticulously scanned by specially designated teams. As part of these continued efforts, during a search operation on July 6, 2025, in a cave located at an elevation of 852 in the Operation Claw-Lock area—previously known to have been used as a hospital and now cleared of terrorists—19 of our personnel were exposed to methane gas. They were immediately transferred to the hospital; despite all medical interventions, five of our heroic personnel were martyred.

Rescue operations in the region are continuing with the coordinated efforts of fully equipped AFAD and Turkish Armed Forces teams.

We wish Allah’s mercy upon our venerable martyrs who lost their lives in this tragic incident that has deeply saddened us, and we extend our condolences and patience to their grieving families, the Turkish Armed Forces, and our noble nation. We also wish a swift recovery to our affected personnel.

Respectfully announced to the public.

Ministry of National Defense
Directorate of Press and Public Relations

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1941864421304754474

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Slayer said:

You have gas mask filters which can protect you from methane gas. Something is definitely off.

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Strong AI said:

Never underestimate the "nothing will happen" mentality.

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TR_123456 said:

And that is why you use some kind of gas/poison etc detecting device before entering a cave.
So,why didnt they?

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TheInsider said:

Methane has a heavy smell. There is no way not to notice. All the soldiers are supposed to have CBRN training.

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Methane is an odorless, colourless and transparent gas at standard temperature and pressure.

Methane - Wikipedia

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CAN_TR said:

i don't think that it was methane because you smell that shit from miles

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Strong AI said:

Methane is an odorless, colourless and transparent gas at standard temperature and pressure.

Methane - Wikipedia

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Strong AI said:

Methane is an odorless, colourless and transparent gas at standard temperature and pressure.

Methane - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

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TheInsider said:

Lol, lab methane differs from natural methane. Natural methane has a heavy smell due to the natural processes that create it.

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, colourless, odourless gas that occurs abundantly in nature and as a product of certain human activities.

Methane | Definition, Properties, Uses, & Facts | Britannica

Methane, colorless, odorless gas that occurs abundantly in nature and as a product of certain human activities. Methane is the simplest member of the paraffin series of hydrocarbons and is among the most potent of the greenhouse gases.

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Strong AI said:

Methane is an odorless, colourless and transparent gas at standard temperature and pressure.

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TR_123456 said:

Yes but where would they get pure methane gas?
Methane used in homes has an odorant added,that would be easily availlable.

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Anastasius said:

Where the hell did the PKK get chemical weapons?

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