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Official says 6 Islamic State militants and 3 police officers killed in clash in northwest Turkey

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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