Official statement of the University about the tragic events in the family of Oleksiy Navrotsky

The shocking news about the terrible tragedy that happened to Oleksiy Navrotsky’s family this morning appeared in the media and on the Internet. There is no official information from Turkish law enforcement agencies based on information from the Turkish media.

The university reports that Oleksiy Navrotsky is an employee of the university. He holds the position of Vice-rector of scientific and pedagogical work. On March 25, he sent a statement requesting unpaid leave, explaining that he was on significant health leave.

The University community is shocked by the latest news.

The University asks not to speculate on the terrible family tragedy related to the death of two children and the fate of the family.

During the war, which psychological trauma causes people, causes depressive states, this tragedy is particularly acute, but requires an objective impartial clarification of the situation. The answers to the causes and circumstances of the events will be provided by the official investigation.