Saudi forces kill two 'terrorists' in shoot-out: State TV - GulfToday

Saudi forces kill two 'terrorists' in shoot-out: State TV

  • 25 Dec 2019
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Two wanted "terrorists" were killed on Wednesday during a shoot-out with security forces in eastern Saudi Arabia, Al Ekhbariya state television reported without identifying them.

It said the shooting took place during a security operation in the coastal city of Dammam.

No other details were provided on the identity of the deceased or the security operation.

Calm was restored to the residential neighbourhood in Dammam after the operation, the broadcaster added.

Agencies

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