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Turkish army says 13 soldiers killed, 48 wounded in bombing

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AFP Istanbul
Thirteen Turkish soldiers were killed and 48 wounded today in a car bomb blast that targeted a bus transporting them in the central city of Kayseri, the army said.

The soldiers -- all low-ranking privates and non-commissioned officers -- had been given permission for leave from the commando headquarters in the city, it said in a statement.

The wounded were being treated in hospital while there could also be additional civilian casualties, it added.

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First Published: Dec 17 2016 | 2:13 PM IST

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