Turkish army 'neutralizes' 2 more YPG/PKK terrorists in northern Syria
According to the National Defense Ministry, Turkish security forces have "neutralized" two YPG/PKK terrorists near the Turkish border in northern Syria. The ministry stated that the individuals were planning to carry out an attack within the Operation Euphrates Shield region.
- Anti-terror fight
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 01:39 | 25 November 2023
- Modified Date: 01:39 | 25 November 2023
Turkish security forces "neutralized" two YPG/PKK terrorists in northern Syria, near the Turkish border, the National Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
The terrorists were plotting an attack in the Operation Euphrates Shield zone, the ministry said on X.
Turkish authorities use the term "neutralize" to imply the terrorists in question surrendered or were killed or captured.
Since 2016, Ankara has launched a trio of successful anti-terror operations across its border in northern Syria to prevent the formation of a terror corridor and enable the peaceful settlement of residents: Euphrates Shield (2016), Olive Branch (2018), and Peace Spring (2019).
In its more than 35-year terror campaign against Türkiye, the PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Türkiye, the US, and EU -- has been responsible for the deaths of over 40,000 people, including women, children, and infants. The YPG is its Syrian branch.
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