Soldier killed in blast in southeastern Turkey

Soldier killed in blast in southeastern Turkey

ISTANBUL-Doğan News Agency
Soldier killed in blast in southeastern Turkey

Handout photo by Turkish Armed Forces

A specialist sergeant was killed today when a landmine, planted on a road in the southeastern province of Şırnak, detonated while a military vehicle passed by, Doğan news agency reported.

The blast erupted in the province's Beytüşşebap district while military forces were conducting a search operation in the region.

One soldier was killed in the blast, according to initial reports.

An investigation has been launched into the incident.

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