Afghanistan, Dec. 29 -- Seven Turkish police officers were wounded after security forces clashed with suspected Islamic State militants during an ongoing counterterrorism operation in Yalova province.
Turkish media reported that security forces clashed with suspected Islamic State (IS) militants in the Yalova region, leaving seven police officers wounded. The operation remains ongoing with heavy security deployment.
According to initial reports, the clashes erupted early Monday when counterterrorism units moved to surround a group suspected of IS affiliation. The suspects reportedly opened fire after refusing orders to surrender.
Authorities said special operations units were dispatched from the nearby province of Bursa to reinforce secu...