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Turkish airstrikes “neutralized” five terrorists in the country’s southeastern Sirnak province, security sources said.
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 the condition of anonymity due to restrictions on talking to media, did not specify the terror groups involved but Turkey is embroiled in a long-running struggle against PKK terror group in the area.
The Turkish army on Wednesday conducted its 16th round of patrols in the northern Syrian city of Manbij as part of a deal with the U.S. to rid the area of terror group YPG/PKK.In a written statement, Turkish General Staff said the 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 business body to open branch in SyriaErdoğan, Trump emphasise importance of Manbij roadmapThe 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 those of 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.
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The Turkish military "neutralized" eight terrorists in northern Iraq, it said on Tuesday.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 Turkish General Staff said the military carried out an air operation in Hakurk and Metina regions in northern Iraq and "neutralized" eight terrorists.Turkish army conducts 15th round of patrols in ManbijThe PKK is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey as well as the U.S. and the EU.In its terror campaign against Turkey, which has lasted for more than three decades, PKK has killed over 40,000 people including women and children.PKK/YPG to deliver control of Syria’s major dams to Assad Regime
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A total of 53 terrorists were “neutralized” during counter-terrorism operations across Turkey over the past week, the country’s Interior Ministry said Monday.Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.PKK terrorist on most wanted list killed in north TurkeySecurity forces carried out 1,950 counter-terrorism raids across Turkey from July 9-16, the ministry said.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.All PKK/YPG terrorists have left Syria's Manbij, says local terror affiliate
At least 53 PKK terrorists 'neutralized' across Turkey over past week
The terrorists were planning an attack on security forces. The counter-terrorism operations are ongoing in the area, the sources added.
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.