Seven Turkish police officers wounded in clash with ISIL fighters: Report
Summary
Seven police officers in Turkey got hurt in a shootout during a raid against ISIL fighters. The incident happened at a home in Yalova province, near Istanbul. The operation involved special forces and led to increased security in the area.Key Facts
- Seven Turkish police officers were injured in a shootout with ISIL fighters during a raid.
- The event happened in Elmalik village, Yalova province, south of Istanbul.
- The police were part of an operation against ISIL, but it is unclear if any suspects were injured or captured.
- Special forces from Bursa province supported the operation and increased security in the area.
- Local authorities suspended classes at five nearby schools for safety reasons.
- Turkish police had recently arrested 115 ISIL suspects in operations across 124 locations.
- Turkey shares a border with Syria and has stepped up its efforts against ISIL in recent years.
- Since 2013, Turkish authorities have arrested over 19,000 people for suspected ties to ISIL.
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