Two Turkish soldiers were killed on Saturday when they participated in a military operation in the state of Tunceli, sparking anger at social networking sites.
The two soldiers were involved in a military operation against PKK fighters, according to the site "Harriet" Turkish.
The two soldiers were taken to hospital by helicopter, to be diagnosed with "low body temperature" and given the necessary treatment, but they died there.
Authorities in Tunceli have launched investigations into the incident.
The circumstances of the soldiers' deaths have sparked a wave of anger at social networking sites. Users have questioned the extent of exercises and preparations for soldiers to work in such a cold weather.
Others questioned whether "soldiers wear special cold-proof clothing" and whether they had been given medicines to raise their body temperature before the military operation.
