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Çanakkale Şehitler Abidesi was constructed on Eski Hisarlık Tepe, overlooking Morto Koyu on the Gallipoli Peninsula, as a symbol of the Turkish nation’s resistance during the Çanakkale Battles. Erected to honor the soldiers who died in 1915, this monument is not merely an architectural structure but also a spatial representation of national memory. History of the Monument The idea of constructing the monument emerged after the war but was postponed for many years due to economic constraints, pol

On 22 July 2025, a forest fire that began in the Seyitgazi district of Eskişehir rapidly spread over a large area due to weather conditions, reaching as far as the İhsaniye district of Afyonkarahisar. During the response efforts, a total of 10 personnel lost their lives, including five forest workers and five AKUT volunteers. Additionally, 14 people were injured, and judicial and administrative proceedings have been initiated regarding the incident. Origin of the Fire and Initial Response The fo

Furkan Yavaş (born 1986, İzmir) was a Senior Master Sergeant. After completing primary and secondary school, he graduated from Gaziemir High School in İzmir. Military Career and Martyrdom After high school, he completed the Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer Vocational School and graduated on 30 August 2006 with the rank of Aircraft Maintenance Senior Master Sergeant. From 2006 to 2012, he served as an Aircraft Structural Repair Technician at the 2nd Main Jet Base Command (Çiğli) under the Aircr

Yıldız Gürsoy (1974–2016) a Turkish citizen who was fatally wounded while demonstrating civilian resistance in front of the General Staff Headquarters in Ankara during the military coup attempt on 15 July 2016.【1】 Personal History Yıldız Gürsoy was born on 1 January 1974 in the Sarıkaya district of Yozgat. She was one of six siblings in her family; one of her siblings had previously died in a traffic accident. Approximately 20 years ago, Gürsoy separated from her spouse and lived as a single par

Ayşe Aykaç, during the military coup attempt on 15 July 2016, took to the streets to defend the democratic constitutional order and was martyred as a result of an armed attack carried out by coup elements at the Boğaziçi Köprüsü. Early Life and Family Structure Ayşe Aykaç was born on 15 September 1972 in Kastamonu. She lived her life in the Çengelköy neighborhood of Istanbul’s Üsküdar district and continued her life as a homemaker. From her twenty-seven-year marriage to Mustafa Aykaç, she had fo

Sevgi Yeşilyurt was born on 1 January 1966. Originally from the Alaçam district of Samsun, Yeşilyurt spent her life in Istanbul. In her professional career, she worked as an accountant and retired after many years of service at an accounting firm in the Eminönü district. Married, Yeşilyurt had two children: Filiz, aged 32, and Sadık, aged 29. She is described by her family and close circle as an enterprising individual with a strong sensitivity to social issues.【1】 The July 15, 2016 Coup Attempt

Enes Koç was born in the district of Horasan in Erzurum province, but settled with his family in the Yenibosna neighborhood of Istanbul, where he continued his life. Due to his family’s limited financial means, he worked in various jobs during summer months, such as selling water, starting from his middle school years, to contribute to the household economy.【1】 Military Education and Career Progression Before beginning his national service, Koç expressed a desire to serve in Eastern Anatolia or

Talha Bahadır was born in Trabzon in 1994. He is the eldest of five children of Hakkı Bahadır, a theologian and educator, and Emine Bahadır. Following his family’s rotational relocation to Yalova in 1996, he spent his childhood and youth in this city. He began his primary education at Sultaniye Primary School, where his father was stationed. During his secondary education, he developed an interest in technological and military advancements, incorporating these themes into school projects.【1】 Mil

Gökhan Delen (born 1992, Akçakent, Aksaray) is a Turkish military officer. He completed his primary, middle, and high school education in Aksaray before enlisting in the military. After completing his training, he passed the examinations conducted by the Ministry of National Defence and was commissioned as a second lieutenant. Military Career and Martyrdom Gökhan Delen was commissioned as a second lieutenant after passing the examinations conducted by the Ministry of National Defence. Following

Duabey Onur Öztürkmen (born 1998, Üsküdar, Istanbul, GATA Hospital) was a Turkish military officer. His father’s name is Derde and his mother’s name is Gülcan. He had one sibling, his brother Fatih Mehmet. After completing primary and secondary education, he graduated from Ziya Kalkavan Anatolian Maritime Vocational High School. He is officially registered in the population of Nizip district, Gaziantep. Military Academy Career After graduating from Ziya Kalkavan Anatolian Maritime Vocational Hig