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2 Turkish soldiers martyred in northern Iraq
Another soldier wounded during clash between PKK and Turkish security forces in Avasin-Basyan region
16.11.2017 - Update : 16.11.2017
By Sinan Uslu
ANKARA
Two soldiers have been martyred and another soldier was wounded during a clash with PKK terrorists in northern Iraq, according to Turkish military Thursday.
Turkish General Staff said the clash took place in Avasin-Basyan region.
The PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the EU and U.S. -- has killed more than 1,200 Turkish security personnel and civilians since taking up arms again.
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