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Three PKK terrorists have been “neutralized” during separate operations in southeastern Turkey and northern Iraq, the military announced 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 statement, the Turkish General Staff said the terrorists were neutralized Monday in northern Iraq’s Kani Rash regions and in the Lice district of southeastern Diyarbakir.
The Turkish military on Tuesday conducted its 19th 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 terror group YPG/PKK. In a written statement, the Turkish General Staff said forces of both countries 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.Turkish army neutralizes 43 terrorists over past weekTraining for joint Turkey-US patrol to start: 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.Should 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.
Turkish army conducts 19th round of patrols in Manbij
A Turkish soldier, injured in a PKK terror attack, succumbed to his wounds in capital Ankara on Monday, the military said.In a statement, Turkish General Staff said the soldier was hospitalized after an improvised explosive device detonated in southeastern Hatay province on June 10 during a PKK terror attack.The statement wished God’s mercy upon the martyred soldier and extended condolences to his family.The PKK is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey as well as the U.S. and EU.In its terror campaign against Turkey, which has lasted for more than three decades, over 40,000 people have been killed, including women and children.
Turkish soldier succumbs to wounds after PKK attack