[h=1]Five PKK militants killed, four soldiers injured in clashes, Turkish military says[/h]
This file photo shows a Turkish soldier in a military post in eastern Turkey. AA photo
Five militants of the outlawed
Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) were killed and four soldiers were injured in clashes in the eastern province of Ağrı on April 11, Turkish military said.
“Four of our personnel who were injured in clashes that continued all day were transferred to the hospital. Three have minor injuries, while one has underwent an operation,” Turkish General Staff said in a written statement.
“On the other hand, we have received information that five terrorists were killed and one terrorist was captured wounded,” the statement added.
In an earlier statement, the military said
PKK militants opened fire on the security forces.
“Upon intelligence that the separatist terror organization will organize an event named ‘Spring Festival’ on April 11-12 in Yukarıtütek village near Diyadin district of Ağrı, and they will promote the separatist terror organization and pressure our citizens to vote for candidates they are supporting in the elections, a security force of 15 teams were sent to the area upon the orders of the Ağrı Governor’s Office to ensure public order,” Turkish General Staff said in a written statement.
“Separatist terror organization” is a termed used by the Turkish military to define the outlawed PKK.
“During the positioning in the region, members of the separatist terror organization members opened fire on our elements. The attack was promptly responded and four of our military personnel were injured in the first fire,” the statement added.
Five PKK militants killed, four soldiers injured in clashes, Turkish military says - POLITICS