Turkish soldier killed by gunfire from Syria

Source: Xinhua| 2021-07-08 03:54:13|Editor: huaxia

ANKARA, July 7 (Xinhua) -- A Turkish soldier was killed and three others injured in the southeastern province of Mardin in cross-border gunfire from northern Syria, semi-official Anadolu Agency reported Wednesday.

The gunfire hit a Turkish military vehicle patrolling near the border town of Senyurt, Anadolu said.

The driver, identified as Cihan Ciftcibasi from the infantry, was shot and died in the hospital.

The three others were injured when Ciftcibasi lost control of the vehicle which overturned later. Enditem

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