14 PKK terrorists killed in anti-terror operations in southeastern Turkey
by Anadolu Agency
ANKARAJun 09, 2018 - 12:00 am GMT+3
by Anadolu Agency
Jun 09, 2018 12:00 am
At least 14 PKK terrorists have been "neutralized" during ongoing counter-terrorism operations in southeast Turkey, the military said on Saturday.
In a statement, the Turkish General Staff said the number of terrorists neutralized by a drone strike carried out in the southeastern Şırnak province had increased to 14.
Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply that the terrorists in question were killed or in rare cases surrendered or captured alive.
On Friday, security forces launched an operation in the Bestler-Mt. Kaval region against PKK terrorists who were plotting an attack.
A Turkish police officer was martyred during the counter-terror operation, according to security sources on Saturday.
The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on speaking to the media, said a soldier was also injured during the drone-backed operation targeting the PKK terror group.
In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU -- has been responsible for the death of some 40,000 people, including those of women and children.
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