Seven Officers Wounded: Turkey ISIL Counter-Terrorism Operation 2025 Intensifies
Seven Turkish police officers were wounded in a shootout during an ISIL raid in Yalova on Dec 28, 2025. Explore the latest on the Turkey ISIL counter-terrorism operation 2025.
Seven police officers have been wounded in a high-stakes shootout. What started as a targeted raid against ISIL suspects in Turkey turned into a violent confrontation, underscoring the volatile nature of regional security.
Shootout in Elmalik Village: The Turkey ISIL Counter-Terrorism Operation 2025
On December 28, 2025, Turkish special forces and local police conducted a raid at a residence in Yalova province’s Elmalik village. According to TRT Haber, suspects opened fire as officers approached the site. Seven officers sustained injuries, though none are reported to be life-threatening. The village remains under lockdown as additional units from Bursa provide ongoing tactical support.
Pre-Holiday Security Crackdown
This incident follows a massive nationwide security operation. On Thursday, authorities conducted raids at 124 locations, apprehending 115 suspects. The Istanbul chief prosecutor’s office stated that intelligence suggested operatives were planning holiday-season attacks specifically targeting non-Muslim communities.
The broader regional context remains tense. Earlier this month, the United States military struck over 70 ISIL targets in neighboring Syria. Since 2013, Turkey has arrested more than 19,000 individuals linked to the group, highlighting a decade-long effort to dismantle sleeper cells that relocated after the group's territorial defeat in Iraq and Syria.
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