TUNCELI (CIHAN) - A group of PKK/Kongra Gel members attacked a gendarme station in the central eastern Turkish province of Tunceli with heavy armament and fought with soldiers at the station on Sunday.
One soldier, Abdullah Bilen, was seriously wounded in the clash in the town of Tunceli, Hozat. The wounded soldier was taken to the Elazýg Military Hospital. His condition is reportedly good.
According to a statement issued by the Governor of Tunceli, an extensive operation began in the region after the attack.