Turkish forces neutralize almost 120 PKK terrorists in northern Iraq in 10 days
During a cross-border operation into Iraq's northern region, Turkish armed forces have neutralized at least 118 bloody-minded PKK terrorists since September 2 as part of the country's anti-terror struggle, according to a statement released by Turkey's defense ministry on Saturday.
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 01:33 | 12 September 2020
- Modified Date: 01:33 | 12 September 2020
Turkish security forces neutralized 118 PKK terrorists in northern Iraq and northern Syria in the last 10 days, the National Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
The ministry added that of this figure, 21 terrorists had been neutralized over the past 24 hours alone.
"Our operations against the PKK terrorist organization continue with determination," it said.
Turkish authorities use the term "neutralize" to imply the surrendered, killed, or captured terrorists.
In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the US, and EU -- has been responsible for the deaths of 40,000 people, including women and children.