"Seven Turkish police officers have been wounded in a shootout during an operation against alleged ISIL (ISIS) fighters, local media report. Broadcaster TRT Haber reported that police carried out a raid at a home in Yalova province's Elmalik village, located south of Istanbul, when fire was exchanged on Sunday. list of 4 itemsend of list The officers were not seriously injured, the broadcaster reported. It was not immediately clear whether any suspects were wounded or arrested."
"Special forces from nearby Bursa province joined the operation to provide support, including enacting ongoing security measures in the area. Locals and vehicles were not allowed into the area surrounding the targeted home, the broadcaster said, while the Yalova governorate also suspended classes at five nearby schools. On Thursday, Turkish authorities said they had conducted raids on 124 locations and apprehended 115 ISIL suspects."
Seven Turkish police officers were wounded in a shootout during a raid on a home in Elmalik village in Yalova province, south of Istanbul. The officers were not seriously injured, and it remained unclear whether suspects were wounded or arrested. Special forces from nearby Bursa province joined the operation and security measures sealed off the surrounding area, barring locals and vehicles. Yalova governorate suspended classes at five nearby schools. Authorities reported recent raids on 124 locations with 115 ISIL suspects detained amid intelligence of planned attacks targeting non-Muslims during the holiday period. Turkey has intensified efforts against ISIL, recording thousands of arrests since 2013.
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