According to the statement, 6 soldiers were killed and 8 others wounded fighting terrorists near a military unit in the small town of Cukurca, Hakkari Province, around 4:50AM local time. Meanwhile, a military helicopter, sent to aid the security forces, crashed on the way. Both pilots lost their lives in the crash.
“An F-16 jet, attack helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, and additional units were sent to the area to neutralize the terrorists. 6 terrorists have been taken out so far. The operation is continuing,” said the statement.
8 Turkish soldiers die in clashes with PKK terrorists and subsequent helicopter crash
13 May 2016
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6 soldiers have died in clashes with PKK terrorists in Turkey
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