Kilis Governorate Issues Statement Following Rocket Incident on Mined Land
In a recent development in Kilis, a rocket fell on a mined area causing a fire to break out. Security sources revealed that the rocket was a result of a conflict on the Syrian side of the border, leading to it landing on the mined land and igniting a fire. The authorities clarified that the Turkish forces had no involvement in the incident and there was no retaliation from their end.
The Kilis Governorate also released a statement regarding the incident, shedding more light on the situation. The rocket that landed on the mined area was a result of clashes between two SMO groups in the region. The RPG rocket struck the mined area near the Akıncı village, sparking a fire in the vicinity.
Kilis Governorate Addresses the Situation
The Kilis Governorate emphasized that the Turkish Armed Forces were not responsible for the rocket landing in the mined area. Security sources confirmed that the rocket was a stray projectile from the conflict on the Syrian side, and it was not aimed at Kilis specifically. The authorities reassured the public that there was no direct attack on Kilis during the incident.
In an official statement, the Kilis Governorate stated, “The clashes between the SMO groups on the Syrian side resulted in an RPG rocket hitting the mined area near Akıncı village, causing a fire in the vegetation. The footage circulating on social media belongs to the Syrian side of the border. There was no targeted attack on Kilis during this incident.”
Official Response from the Turkish Presidency
The Turkish Presidency’s Communication Directorate’s Disinformation Combat Center also addressed the situation, providing clarity on the events that transpired. They confirmed that a stray RPG rocket from the conflict in Syria landed on the mined area, leading to a fire. The Turkish Armed Forces had no involvement in the Syrian conflict and reiterated that there was no direct attack on the Turkish border.
In their statement, the Turkish Presidency emphasized, “The RPG 7 missile that landed in the mined area and caused a fire was a result of the conflict on the Syrian side. The Turkish Armed Forces had no role in the skirmish in Syria, and there was no targeted attack on our borders. Please disregard any unofficial statements regarding the incident.”
In conclusion, the incident in Kilis involving a rocket landing on a mined area was a result of the conflict on the Syrian side of the border. The Turkish authorities have clarified that there was no direct attack on Kilis and that the Turkish Armed Forces were not involved in the incident. The situation serves as a reminder of the complexities and challenges faced in border regions, emphasizing the need for vigilance and cooperation in maintaining peace and security.
