One officer, 8 militants killed in clashes

ŞIRNAK - Anadolu News Agency

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Some members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) attacked five different locations with long barrel arms and rocket launchers earlier today in the southeastern province of Şırnak, including a police department and military apartments.

One policeman killed, two was wounded.

An operation was also launched to locate the assailants. Eight militants were killed during clashes.

The PKK is considered a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU.