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One of the accused, Dr Firat Sari, told prosecutors that everything had been done "in accordance with procedures", the Associated Press new agency reports.

The order, Justice Mathur adds, is a "strong message for state machinery to not align with political bosses but to act in accordance with law".

He said that “we will handle this matter in accordance with the relevant law.”

Mr Jones said he could not comment on matters relating to staff, but "any allegation" brought to the board's attention would be dealt with in accordance with its policies.

In a statement, it told the BBC it targets military sites in accordance with strict protocol, adding that it is "aware of the existence of sensitive sites and this is taken into account and constitutes an essential part of the planning of strikes".