Turkish forces ‘neutralize’ 2 PKK terrorists
- Türkiye
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 12:00 | 12 January 2019
- Modified Date: 11:00 | 12 January 2019
Turkish security forces "neutralized" two PKK terrorists in a counterterrorism operation in the country's southeast, the governor's office announced on Saturday.
Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.
In an operation in Diyarbakır's Kocaköy district, gendarmerie forces on Friday neutralized Hacire Yılmaz, also known by her code name Zinarin Berxwedan and Suzan Çelik named Zilan Torhildan, the provincial governor's office added in the statement.
Two guns, four hand grenades and severe documents were seized in the operation.
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 deaths of some 40,000 people, including women and children. The YPG is its Syrian branch.
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