Turkish border town evacuated after hit by ISIS mortar from Syria: local media

A Turkish news agency says authorities are asking residents to leave the Turkish border town of Karkamis after a mortar round fired from Syria hit the grounds of its municipality building.

The private Dogan news agency says the mortar that struck the town Tuesday was fired from Jarablus, a Syrian border town controlled by the Islamic State group. It was the third mortar round fired from the extremist-ruled town in 24 hours.

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The report says minibuses are being readied for people needing transportation.

Dogan says Turkish border units fired at Islamic State targets in Jarablus following the incident. The two sides have exchanged fire on a number of occasions in recent days.

Officials did not immediately confirm the report.