Five Turkish soldiers martyred in avanlanche in Turkey's Bitlis
Officials say soldiers conducting military operations in Turkey's southeast have been hit by an avalanche. At least five soldiers died and 12 others were injured.
- World
- Anadolu Agency & AP
- Published Date: 12:00 | 21 January 2018
- Modified Date: 07:35 | 21 January 2018
Five soldiers were martyred, 12 others were injured in an avalanche in eastern Bitlis province on Sunday, said provincial governor's office.
In a statement the office said twelve soldiers were also wounded in the avalanche that happened in Hizan district of Bitlis.
The avalanche hit the soldiers while they were conducting an operation against PKK terrorist group in the area, the statement said.
It added that the wounded soldiers were rushed to hospital.
Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) staff were conducting search and rescue operation in the area, said the statement.