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At least three Turkish soldiers were killed in clashes with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in southeastern district of Lice, adding to an already tense situation in the area.
Four Turkish soldiers suffered injuries when a clash broke out between security forces and PKK members on Tuesday afternoon in Diyarbarkır’s Lice district. The soldiers were taken to Diyarbakır Dicle University Hospital by helicopter. One of the soldiers, who was in critical condition, died of injuries sustained despite medical efforts, the military said.
Later on Tuesday, two more soldiers also surrendered to their wounds and died.
The military said reinforcement units, helicopters and a reconnaissance airplane have been dispatched to the area.