One soldier killed in clashes with PKK in Turkey’s east

One soldier killed in clashes with PKK in Turkey’s east

VAN – Anadolu Agency

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One soldier has been killed in clashes with militants of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in the eastern province of Van. 

Security forces raided a house in Van’s Erciş district on Nov. 13, based on intelligence that PKK militants were inside. 

Militants opened fire with long-barreled weapons as soldiers raided the house in the Gergili neighborhood. 

One sergeant was killed in the clashes while reports indicate the operation is continuing.
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