Rockets from Syria injure 12 in Turkey’s Kilis

Published April 12th, 2016 - 06:00 GMT
Turkish police investigate the scene in Kilis after artillery from Syria injured 12, leaving at least one person in serious condition. (Twitter/TRT News)
Turkish police investigate the scene in Kilis after artillery from Syria injured 12, leaving at least one person in serious condition. (Twitter/TRT News)

Rockets fired from Syria have struck Turkey's southeastern city of Kilis, injuring 12 people, a local governor has said.

Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Governor Suleyman Tapsiz said one person among the injured is in a serious condition.

Tapsiz added that the Turkish military later destroyed the target which fired the projectiles.

According to information from local police, three projectiles landed in a Kilis street on Monday.

A further device struck a house, while another landed in wasteland, injuring two people nearby.

The injured were rushed to a local state hospital.

Police teams have taken security measures around the city.

An Anadolu Agency reporter observed that the windows of cars and houses were broken as a result of the impacts.

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