7th Corps (Turkey)
The 7th Corps is a field corps of the Turkish Land Forces. Its headquarters is in Yenişehir, Diyarbakır. The 2nd Army affiliated to the Turkish Land Forces. Turkey provinces; It protects Hakkâri, Şırnak, Şanlıurfa and Siirt against foreign threats that may come from abroad.
7th Corps | |
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Founded | 1921 |
Country | Turkey |
Branch | Turkish Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Corps |
Part of | Second Army |
Garrison/HQ | Yenişehir, Diyarbakır |
Engagements | PKK-Turkey conflict (1978-present) Turkey–ISIL conflict (2013-present) |
Commanders | |
Lieutenant general | Bahtiyar Ersay |
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