Soldier killed in PKK attack

One soldier was killed early on April 6 in an attack staged by outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants in the southeastern province of Diyarbak?r.

PKK militants opened fire on a specialized sergeant with long-barreled weapons in the Bismil district of Diyarbak?r as he was driving to a nearby gendarmerie post. The sergeant died at the scene.

An operation has begun in the region to apprehend the PKK militants responsible for the attack.

Meanwhile, one soldier has been killed while another has been wounded when a tank fell off a cliff while maneuvering in the southeastern province of ??rnak's Uludere district. 

Specialized Sgt. Özcan Mutlu was heavily wounded when the maneuvering tank fell off a cliff in Uludere on April 5. Specialized Sgt. Mutlu was promptly brought to ??rnak Military Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries despite all attempts to save his life. 

The sergeant's funeral will be held in his hometown of Edremit in Turkey's west, where he will be laid to rest.
Another soldier, whose identity has not been revealed, also suffered minor injuries in the accident. 

The Turkish Armed Forces released an official statement on its website on April 6 to announce the death and extend its condolences to the soldier's family, the Armed Forces and the country.In Photos: Car bomb attack hits Turkish capital, at least 37 killedIn photos: Easter celebrations around TurkeyFirst migrants arrive on Turkey's western coast under EU dealLocals return to southeastern town of ?dil after state-PKK clashesHalfeti - A town of mesmerizing beautyExhibition shows Istanbul through eyes of children Secret weapons of Turkish army: locally produced rocket launchers, missile systemsThe bugs of Ankara: The weirdest...