The Turkish Ministry of Defense (MOD) has issued a statement addressing claims on social media that draft notifications have been sent to some citizens. The MOD stated that these messages are routine notifications for the "Yıldırım Series Mobilization Exercises" planned for 2026.

The statement recalled that recent social media posts claimed that some citizens received draft notifications. The ministry clarified that the Yıldırım Series Mobilization Exercises are planned and routine activities, conducted annually.

The 2026 Yıldırım Series Mobilization Exercises, which will involve a total of 7,686 reservists, are scheduled to take place in September and October. The MOD has sent informational messages to the personnel assigned to these exercises on May 15, 2026.

The ministry emphasized that these mobilization exercises are conducted as part of routine military procedures and are not related to any current or anticipated conflicts.