First Turkish soldier killed during Syria operation: defense ministry

Turkey’s invasion of northeastern Syria began on Wednesday after US troops pulled back from the area. (AFP)

• Three more soldiers were injured in the ‘operation region’

AKÇAKALE, Turkey: Turkey Friday reported the first death of one of its soldiers in its operation in northern Syria, during clashes with a Kurdish militia following a day of heavy shelling on both sides.
Three more soldiers were injured in the “operation region,” the defense ministry said in a statement after the clashes on Thursday, without giving further detail.