Official says 6 Islamic State militants and 3 police officers killed in clash in northwest Turkey
Summary
In northwest Turkey, police and Islamic State militants engaged in a conflict that resulted in the deaths of six militants and three police officers. The incident was part of a larger series of raids against Islamic State suspects across Turkey. Women and children were safely evacuated from the scene, and an investigation is underway.Key Facts
- Six Islamic State militants and three police officers died in a clash in Yalova, Turkey.
- The incident occurred during a police raid on a house where militants were hiding.
- Eight police officers and a night guard were injured.
- The operation was part of over 100 raids targeting IS suspects in 15 provinces.
- The operation took special care because women and children were present in the house.
- Five women and six children were safely evacuated from the scene.
- The confrontation led to the closure of five nearby schools and the cutting off of natural gas and electricity.
- An investigation has begun, with five people taken into custody in relation to the incident.
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