
Yanartaş is a natural geological formation caused by methane gas emerging from beneath the earth’s surface and escaping through rocky terrain in the form of flames. Ancient sources associate this natural phenomenon with the myth of the Chimera in Greek mythology.Yanartaş is located within the boundaries of Çıralı Village, in the district of Arch, province of Antalya. The site is situated approximately 1 kilometer from Çıralı Beach and lies at an elevation of about 250 meters above sea level. Acc
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Zelal Çakar

During search-and-clear operations in the Claw-Lock Operation area, on 7 June 2025, 19 soldiers were exposed to methane gas, resulting in the martyrdom of eight of them. This incident occurred in a cave on Hill 852, previously identified as having been used by terrorist elements as a makeshift hospital and later cleared by the Turkish Armed Forces. The event took place while search efforts continued to locate the remains of Private First Class Nuri Melih Bozkurt, who was martyred by terrorist fi
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Edanur Karakoç