ANKARA - Turkish Chief of General Staff Gen. Yasar Buyukanit said on Tuesday Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) was authorized in regard to fight against terrorism and TSK would meet requirements of this authorization.
Gen. Buyukanit attended a reception at Swiss Hotel in Ankara and replied to questions of reporters.
One Turkish soldier died in a clash in southeastern province of Sirnak on Tuesday, he recalled. "We feel deep sorrow over this incident, but we have to stand our ground," Gen. Buyukanit said.
Gen. Buyukanit added TSK has been authorized on fight against terrorism and it would meet requirements of this authorization.