a series of attacks in the historic city of karak. they targeted two police patrols in separate attacks, while there was also an attack at the populat tourist site, the city's ancient crusader castle. secunder kermani reports. armoured personnel carriers racing through the streets of karak. they're responding to a series of shootings in and around the town by several gunmen. the security forces themselves seem to be the main target, and they desperately tried to establish who's firing and from where. the attackers flee to a mediaeval castle. police and security forces close in on them at the tourist attraction. the gunmen use the towers to fire down on the nearby police station, sending those inside ducking for cover. in the 12th century citadel, terrified tourists rush to safety. there were initial reports of hostages being taken,

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