One soldier killed, two others injured in accidental explosion in Turkey's east

One soldier killed, two others injured in accidental explosion in Turkey's east

ANKARA

A Turkish soldier was killed and two other soldiers were injured when a hand grenade exploded accidentally in eastern Ağrı province on July 7, the Turkish military said on July 8.

In a statement, the Turkish General Staff said the incident took place in Doğubeyazıt district.

Turkish military conveyed its condolences to the killed soldier's family and wished speedy recovery to the injured soldiers.

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