Special Security Zone on Kilis Border

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Kilis Governorship has declared special security zones on the territory of two border guard posts.

The statement published  on the official website of the Governorship today (May 6) is as follows:

“In order to support the state of security on the Syrian border, provide security of lives and property of our citizens as well as eliminate possible threats and dangers, and in accordance with Article 32/A of the Law of Military Prohibited Areas and Security Zones No. 2565,

It has been decided to declare special security zones in the territories of Şehit Asb. Kd. Çvş. Yalçın Nane Border Post and Öncü Border Post as of May6 6, 2016 8 a.m. till May 20, 2016 5. P.m. (15 days).

17 people killed

Government Spokesperson Numan Kurtulmuş had announced that 46 rockets have been launched on Kilis, killing 17 as of January 18.

According to Hatay People's Assembly, 11 attacks launched on Kilis from areas in Syria controlled by Al Qaeda, ISIS and their allies. 17 people lost their lives, 62 other wounded.

Six of the deceased were citizens of Syria whereas 11 of them were citizens of Turkey.

Municipality worker Mehmet Hanifi Sağlam (48) lost his life by the rocket fired on Kilis on April 12, 2016.

12 people wounded by the five Katyusha rockets dropping on Kilis on April 11.

Two rockets launched on Kilis from ISIS-held territory in Syrian on April 7, which left three wounded.

Rocket attacks were carried out on the city on April 7, 12, 13, 18, 19, 24, and 29, and May 1. (AS/DG)