ISIS Militants Kill 3 Police Officers in Turkey

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Ben Hubbard and Safak TimurDecember 29, 2025 at 05:34 PM

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On Monday, December 29, 2025, a Turkish police raid on a suspected Islamic State (ISIS) safe house in Yalova, northwestern Turkey, resulted in the deaths of three police officers and six militants. The raid was part of a broader crackdown on suspected militants across 15 Turkish provinces. According to Turkey's interior minister, the militants opened fire as police approached the house, prompting a clash. Security forces evacuated women and children from the building. Turkish officials have stated their commitment to combating ISIS, despite the rarity of attacks in Turkey in recent years. Prosecutors are investigating the incident, and several suspects have been detained.

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Turkey

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