According to the statement, six soldiers were killed and eight others wounded in fighting with terrorists near a military unit in the small town of Cukurca, Hakkari Province, around 4:50AM local time. Meanwhile, a military helicopter, sent to aid the security forces, crashed on the way. Both pilots lost their lives in the crash.
“An F-16 jet, attack helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, and additional units were sent to the area to neutralize the terrorists. Six terrorists have been taken out so far. The operation is continuing,” said the statement.
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