ELAZIG - One lieutenant colonel and a private were killed in mine explosion in Aricak township in eastern city of Elazig on Saturday.
Elazig Governor`s Office released a written statement and said the lieutenant colonel and the private were killed at 13.30 local time today when their car drove over a mine which was planted by the terrorists on the road.
The statement said two other personnel were injured in the explosion.
Operations continue in the region.