One killed in PKK attack in Turkey’s southeast

One killed in PKK attack in Turkey’s southeast

ŞIRNAK - Doğan News Agency
A soldier who was heavily wounded during clashes between the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and Turkish security forces succumbed to his injuries on April 29 in the southeastern province of Şırnak. 

Gendarmerie Specialized Sergeant Turan Çelik was wounded during security operations on April 26. 

Çelik was taken to the Gülhane Military Hospital (GATA) in the capital Ankara after he was hit in the head by a bullet. 

His funeral was due to be held in the southeastern province of Adıyaman on April 29.
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