Turkey: powerful explosion kills at least 7 people in Tunceli

A powerful has rocked the eastern of and killed at least seven people, local media reports.

The blast targeted a military vehicle, security sources told Reuters news agency.

Turkish media are reporting that seven people have been killed.

A powerful explosion has rocked the eastern Turkish city of Tunceli and killed at least seven people 350x262 photo

A powerful explosion has rocked the eastern Turkish city of Tunceli and killed at least seven people

The city is near the country’s and suspicion will automatically fall upon Kurdish rebel group the .

Fighting between Turkish troops and the PKK has escalated in recent months.

Turkish TV stations showed shaky footage of workers trying to put out fires in two burnt-out vehicles.

Reports said the vehicles were blown up by remote detonation.

 

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