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A so-called senior PKK terrorist was captured alive in Turkey's southeastern Şırnak province on Wednesday, according to the interior ministry.
The ministry's statement said two PKK terrorists were killed and one captured alive in the operation conducted in Sirnak's countryside.
The captured terrorist was identified as Emrah Nayci, the terror group's so-called senior representative of Gabar, the statement said.
Operations in the area are ongoing, it added.
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.
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A total of 11 PKK terrorists were "neutralized" in southeastern Turkey, northern Iraq over the last two days, Turkish military said on Wednesday.Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply that the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.In a statement, Turkish General Staff said the armed forces conducted airstrikes in rural area of southeastern Sirnak province and northern Iraq's Gara, Zap and Metina areas on Oct. 30-31.The airstrikes also destroyed shelters and ammunitions depots belonging to the terror group, it added.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.Joint Turkish, US patrols in Manbij imminent, says DefMinPYD/PKK suspect arrested on Turkey-Syria borderTurkey neutralizes 1,451 PKK terrorists in a yearTwo PKK terrorists 'neutralized' in southeast Turkey
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