Turkey: Deadly Clash Between Police and ISIS Members – 9 Dead, 9 Injured

A deadly clash occurred in Yalova, Turkey, in the early hours of Wednesday between police and members of the Islamic State (ISIS). During the operation, three police officers were killed and nine were injured, while six terrorists were killed. The operation began shortly after midnight in a specific neighborhood of the city. According to Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya, police officers came under fire during the operation. Authorities have not released details about the identities of the terrorists or the exact target of the operation. In parallel with the operation in Yalova, Turkish police conducted searches and arrests at 108 other locations in 15 different regions of the country. This indicates a broader effort by Turkish authorities to counter the threat of ISIS. Turkey has been targeted by terrorist attacks from ISIS and other extremist organizations in the past. Authorities have intensified security measures and operations against terrorists, particularly after a series of attacks in recent years.