Land Mine Trap in Southeastern Turkey: 4 Policemen Die

In Silopi district of Şırnak province in southeastern Turkey, a land mine exploded and killed four police officers in an armored police vehicle.

An investigation has been launched to capture the perpetrators. 

On August 7, 2015, a conflict also broke out and a police officer, Muhammet Onur Demir, and three people; Hamdin Ulaş (58), Mehmet Hıdır Tanboğa (17) and Kamuran Bilin who was estimated 25 or 30 years old died.

Statement of the Governorship

Governorship of Şırnak province stated four policemen died and a police officer got injured during an explosion of a land mine planted on the road at 9 a.m.

Military helicopter was attacked: A private dies

In Beytüşşebap district of Şırnak province, a Sikorsky helicopter was fired with an antiaircraft weapon and rocket launcher; a private died and seven privates got injured.

He was an ex-serviceman

According to the statement of General Staff, the private who lost his life, Doğan Acar, was an ex-serviceman. It was stated that seven privates have been treated.

After the attack, regions where the PKK members existed were bombed by Cobra helicopters. (EKN/NV/BD)

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