1 Soldier Killed in Şemdinli

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One soldier has lost his life resulting from a mortar projectile falling in Turkey's southeastern Şemdinli district in province of Hakkari.

In a statement issued by the Hakkari Governorship it was said that mortar was fired from the Iraqi side on Tekeli-Gedik Hill.

The statement added that drones have been sent to the area and a large scale operation has been launched. (NV/TK)