3 Killed, 71 Injured in Eastern Turkey Attack

Three victims were killed Wednesday in an attack in the Turkish eastern city of Van, authorities told Anadolu Agency (AA).

    Deputy Gov. Mehmet Parlak said the casualties occurred when PKK militants detonated a bomb-wired vehicle near a police station in the Ipekyolu district.

    Speaking also to Anadolu Agency, ruling AK Party's provincial head Zahir Soganda said more than 70 people were injured. "Among the 71 injured, three of them are in a serious condition and 17 are police officers," according to Soganda, who added that a child was among the dead. 

    The suspect was caught during an air operation that was launched after the attack, according to authorities. Authorities said the suspect could not get close to the police station because of barricades and exploded the car 40 meters from the facility. Security operations in the region continues, including treatment to the injured.

Source: QNA