I extend my heartfelt condolences and wish a speedy recovery to all our citizens, families, and especially our beloved children affected by the armed attack in Kahramanmarash, which has deeply saddened all of Turkiye.

Axar.az reports, in a statement on his X account, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that: “In this tragic attack, unfortunately, we have lost bright children and a dedicated educator."

"Our prosecutors, civil administration officials, and education inspectors are meticulously conducting the investigations that were immediately launched. The incident will certainly be clarified in all its dimensions," Erdogan said.

"It is a moral and conscientious duty not to turn such an attack—which has deeply wounded the entire nation—into a subject of political polemics or ratings. There is no politics in grief.

Considering the sensitivity of the matter, I ask all segments of society, especially members of the press, to exercise due care. During this process, I urge our nation not to believe false or misleading news or disinformation, and to rely on statements from our relevant public institutions," Erdogan stated.