Turkish soldier killed in eastern Turkey

Turkish soldier killed in eastern Turkey

VAN

One Turkish soldier was killed and two were injured by a terrorist attack in eastern Turkey, governor's office said on Oct. 18     

Terrorists opened fire on soldiers on patrol in Caldiran, in the eastern Van province, along the Iranian border, said a statement by the Van Governor's Office.         

The two injured soldiers were referred to the hospital for treatment, the statement added.     

The terrorists' affiliation was not given.     

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