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Five PKK terrorists were "neutralized" early Wednesday in Turkey's Şırnak province, according to security sources.
Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.
The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on talking to the media, said the terrorists were spotted by a drone.
Turkish airstrikes have "neutralized" two terrorists in northern Iraq, the country's armed forces said Tuesday.Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.In a post on its official Twitter account, Turkish Armed Forces said that the air operation was conducted against a separatist terrorist organization in northern Iraq's Gara region and two armed terrorists were killed according to initial findings.Turkey, US complete 22nd round of patrols in ManbijTen PKK terrorists neutralized in eastern TurkeyThe army did not specify the terror groups involved, but Turkey is embroiled in a long-running struggle against the PKK terrorist group in the area.The PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU -- resumed its armed campaign against Turkey in July 2015.Since then, it has been responsible for the deaths of more than 1,200 Turkish security personnel and civilians, including a number of women and children.
Turkish army 'neutralizes' two terrorists in N Iraq
Turkish and American armed forces on Monday completed their 22nd round of patrols in the northern Syrian city of Manbij as part of a deal with the U.S. to rid the area of the YPG/PKK terror group.In a statement, the Turkish General Staff said forces of both countries conducted separate coordinated patrols in the region between areas liberated by Turkey's Operation Euphrates Shield and Manbij.The first patrols by Turkish and U.S. troops in the region began on June 18.Turkey expects 'mutual respect' in ties with USThe Manbij deal between Turkey and the U.S. focuses on the withdrawal of the PKK-affiliated YPG terror group from the city in order to stabilize the region.In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK has taken some 40,000 lives, including many women and children. The YPG/PKK is its Syrian branch.YPG/PKK terrorists, Syrian regime collaborate on ManbijShould the Manbij model prove a success, Turkey will push for a similar arrangement in eastern Syria.Turkey has said the presence of terror forces near its border constitutes a threat and has launched military operations and other efforts to rid the region of terrorists.
Turkey, US complete 22nd round of patrols in Manbij
An air operation was then conducted in the area and they were "neutralized", the sources said.
They added that gendarmerie forces were sent to the area and the operation is ongoing.
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.