Turkish soldier Coşkun Sevim dies during Zeytin Dalı Operation

Turkish National Defense Minister Yaşar Güler announced the death of Tank Specialist Sergeant Coşkun Sevim, who passed away while serving in the Zeytin Dalı Operation region in northern Syria.

According to the Ministry of National Defense, Sevim fell ill while on duty and was transferred to a hospital. Despite medical interventions, he could not be saved and passed away on September 23, 2026. Minister Güler issued a condolence message on social media, offering prayers for the fallen soldier and expressing sympathy to his family and the nation.