Turkish Soldier Killed, Another Missing On Border With Isıl Territory İn Syria

A Turkish soldier died and another was missing, following cross-border fire from Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) held territory in neighboring Syria.

"One soldier is missing, and we're trying to find out where he is" Suleyman Tapsiz, the governor of Kilis told DHA, outside Kilis hospital that one soldier had died and another was unaccounted for.

Turkey has been a reluctant partner in the fight against ISIL, but in July stepped up its involvement, launching air strikes and opening its air bases to the U.S.-led coalition. - Kilis