Seven police officers wounded in clash with terrorists in Turkey

Seven Turkish police officers have been wounded in a shootout during an operation against alleged ISIS (the terrorist group banned in Russia) fighters, local media report.

Police carried out a raid at a home in Yalova province’s Elmalik village, located south of Istanbul, when fire was exchanged on Sunday.

The officers were not seriously injured, the broadcaster reported.

Special forces from nearby Bursa province joined the operation to provide support, including enacting ongoing security measures in the area.