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Turkish security forces have neutralized 14 PKK terrorists -- including two senior operatives -- during nationwide operations over the past week, said the Interior Ministry on Monday.
Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply the terrorists in question either surrendered, were killed or captured.
In a statement, the ministry said that security forces carried out 2,836 anti-terror operations between Nov. 26 and Dec. 3.
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 nearly 40,000 people, including women and children.
The ministry also said that 1,163 suspects were arrested for having links to the terror groups.
Turkish and U.S. troops carried out the second round of trainings for combined patrols in Manbij, northeast of the Aleppo Governorate in Syria, as part of a deal to rid the area of the YPG/PKK terrorist group, the military said Sunday.The Turkish Armed Forces said on Twitter: "In accordance with the Manbij Road Map and Security Principles, Turkish and the U.S. Armed Forces troops completed the second joint trainings on combined patrol activities in Manbij."Turkey’s National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar had announced earlier in October that Turkish and U.S. soldiers started joint training on combined patrols in the city.Turkey to purchase Russian S-400s with local currency, says ErdoğanTurkish and U.S. troops began joint patrols in Manbij on Nov. 1 as part of an agreement that focuses on the withdrawal of YPG/PKK terrorists from the city to stabilize the region.The YPG is the Syrian offshoot of the PKK, a terrorist group recognized by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU which in its 30-year terror campaign has taken some 40,000 lives.The U.S. has claimed the YPG/PKK is an “ally” in the fight against Daesh over Turkey’s objections that one cannot use a terrorist group to fight another.Turkey has repeatedly cited evidence that the YPG is no different from the PKK.
Turkey, US carry out 2nd training for Manbij joint patrols
Terrorists in northern Iraq fled leaving their weapons behind after the Turkish army conducted anti-terrorism operations, a security source said on Sunday.The terrorists who were trying to sneak into Turkish military bases in northern Iraq left their weapons and material behind after the military conducted operations in the region, said the source, who asked not to be named due to restrictions on speaking to the media.During raids two Kalashnikovs, seven full magazines, two suicide vests, three hand grenades and a camera battery were seized.Turkish military in this region mainly targets PKK terrorists.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 nearly 40,000 people.
Terrorists leave weapons in N Iraq after Turkish ops
The Syrian opposition and terrorist group YPG/PKK clashed in northern Syria on late Friday, said local sources.At least three members of the Free Syrian Army died in the clashes that broke out at three spots in the Operation Euphrates Shield region, the local sources said.The YPG/PKK attacked the Able and Hamran district and Kelcibrin village in the region.The number of YPG/PKK terrorists killed remains unclear, the sources added.The Operation Euphrates Shield, which began in August 2016 and ended in March 2017, was aimed at eliminating the terrorist threat along the Turkish border with the use of the Free Syrian Army, backed by Turkish artillery and air cover.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.Turkey continues fight against Daesh in NovemberSaudi, UAE step up support for PKK terrorists in northeast Syria
Syrian opposition, YPG/PKK terrorists clash in Syria