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The Interior Ministry on Monday announced that Turkish security forces had "neutralized" 46 terrorists in counterterrorism operations in nationwide operations from Aug. 27 to Sep. 3.
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, the ministry said four senior operatives of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) terror group were among those neutralized.
At least two PKK terrorists were "neutralized" in Turkish military airstrikes in the southeastern Hakkari province, the military said on Sunday.Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.The operations were carried out in Yüksekova district, the army said in a statement.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.Turkey neutralizes perpetrator of 2016 PKK bomb attackNine PKK terrorists 'neutralized' in Turkey, N. IraqTurkey neutralizes 86 PKK terrorists over past 2 weeksThree PKK terrorists 'neutralized' in southeastern Turkey
Two PKK terrorists 'neutralized' in southeastern Turkey
Two of the killed terrorists were identified as Deniz Yuksel, codenamed “Haki”, and Cihan Gercek, codenamed “Baran Dersim”. Both had been on Turkey's most wanted terrorist list.
Among the eight terrorists that were captured alive, Merdan Rustu Ovalioglu, codenamed “Leheng Dersim”, or “Adil”, and Abdulhamit Ozbahceci, a so-called senior figure codenamed “Mazlum Pling” were on the ministry’s wanted list.
The ministry said that 25, including four so-called senior members, of the terrorists were killed, while 12 surrendered, and eight others surrendered to authorities.
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 death of some 40,000 people, including women and children.
Turkish security forces neutralized two PKK terrorists including one of the suspected perpetrators of a 2016 bomb attack near the governor's office and headquarters of the Justice and Development (AK) Party in the eastern Van province.Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply that the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.The Turkish Interior Ministry said in a statement on Saturday that Dijvar Gevda codenamed Yilmaz Asan and Ruken Farasin codenamed Nuhari Yacan were "neutralized" during operations on Aug. 22 on the outskirts of Van-Gurpinar.The ministry said Asan was among the suspected perpetrators of a car bomb attack that wounded more than 50 people.Meanwhile, Turkish security forces killed seven terrorists in the Ikiyaka Mountains region in Yuksekova district of the southeastern Hakkari province.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 death of some 40,000 people, including women and children.
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The security forces carried out a total of 2,290 ground and air operations.
During the operations, security forces also arrested 286 suspects for crimes linked to terrorism, and 101 others for human trafficking, while 3,273 people were held for crimes linked to drugs and smuggling.
The security forces also destroyed 13 shelters and caves and five improvised explosives.
In addition, the security forces seized 11 hand grenades, 12 assorted weapons, and 1,100 rounds of ammunition.
Turkish Armed Forces shared on Saturday footage of Friday's airstrike on the Zap region of northern Iraq.The footage shared with the media captures the moment when the Turkish army hit an explosive-laden vehicle parked on a road in the countryside.Six terrorists around the vehicle were neutralized during the airstrike and then the vehicle was hit.Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.The explosion and the ball of flame that erupted after the vehicle was hit indicated that it was loaded with ammunition and explosives.Video: Nine PKK terrorists 'neutralized' in Turkey, N. IraqNine PKK terrorists 'neutralized' in Turkey, N. IraqTurkey neutralizes 86 PKK terrorists over past 2 weeks
Turkish army footage shows airstrike on terror vehicle