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At least five PKK terrorists were "neutralized" in Turkey's southeastern Şırnak province on Tuesday, an official statement said.
Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply that the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.
According to the statement by local governor's office, the terrorists were spotted in the Beytussebap district's Farasin region by air force units.
An air operation was conducted in the area andf five terrorists were “neutralized”, 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 death of some 40,000 people, including women and children.
The U.S. is in preparation to create a new no-fly-zone in northern Syria, the same tactic used in the 1991 occupation of Iraq, and has already started to install advanced radar systems in Kobani and Hasakah, areas occupied by the Syrian affiliate of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), the PYD, east of the Euphrates.The advanced radar installation has been established at U.S. bases at the Ayn al-Arab military airport and the town of Rumeilan in Hasakah Province, according to sources.Pentagon’s preparation for a no-fly-zone indicates that the U.S. administration also wants to interfere in Turkey’s military operations to ensure the safety of PKK terrorists after Ankara’s successful ops conducted in Syria’s Hasakah, Qarrah Chouk Mountains and Iraq’s Sinjar.'Issue not about myself, but Turkey, Islam': ErdoğanTurkey, US conduct 35th round of patrols in ManbijUS wants to protect terrorists against TurkeySpeaking to Yeni Şafak daily, Prof Dr. Mahir Nakip, head of international relations at Çankaya University and originally from Kirkuk, stressed that the “no fly zone” strategy, which will be used in Syria, is the same one used to divide Iraq and is an attempt to protect terrorists from Turkish aerial elements.Turkey launched Operation Olive Branch on Jan. 20, 2018 in Syria’s northwestern region of Afrin to eradicate the area of terrorists belonging to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)’s Syrian offshoot, the Democratic Union Party (PYD), following Turkey’s seven-month Euphrates Shield Operation which succeeded in clearing large swathes of Syrian territory from Daesh. “The U.S. was the only actor in Iraq in the entire process. In Syria, things will not proceed as the U.S. wants. The regional actors’ determination and influence, notably Turkey’s, will negate the U.S. plan,” he stated.Two separate no-fly zones in Iraq were proclaimed by the United States, United Kingdom, and France after the Gulf War of 1991 to protect PKK terrorists in northern Iraq.Nakip also stated that the U.S. is aiming to extend the scope of this strategy implemented in northern Syria to Iraq’s Sinjar. “Terrorists deployed in Hasakah, Qarrah Chouk and the Sinjar Mountain area have been hit by Turkish warplanes and will continue to be. The U.S. is clearly trying to ensure safety of the area it designated to the PKK.”The PKK is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the European Union and the United States.No chance of success“The U.S. has no chance of success because Syria is not Iraq. Turkey-Russia-Iran continue to collaborate on peace-oriented initiatives.”The Astana peace talks were launched on Jan. 23-24, 2017 by Turkey, Iran and Russia with the aim of putting an end to violence and improving the humanitarian situation in war-torn Syria.Syria has been locked in a vicious civil war since early 2011 when the Assad regime cracked down on pro-democracy protests with unexpected ferocity.Turkish army destroys PKK weapons cache in northern IraqTurkish operation in Syria foiled PKK/YPG terror plotsNorthwest Syria returns to normal after Turkish operation
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At least 26 PKK terrorists were "neutralized" in counterterrorism operations across Turkey over the past week, according to the Interior Ministry on Monday.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 the Turkish Armed Forces carried out 2,156 operations on Aug. 20-27.The ministry said 12 of the terrorists were killed, nine captured, and five others surrendered to authorities.Five senior operatives of the terrorist group were among the "neutralized" PKK terrorists, the statement added.Additionally, 62 people were arrested during operations for allegedly aiding and abetting the PKK terrorist group.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.PKK terrorist on most wanted list neutralized in Turkey
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One of the two PKK terrorists neutralized in eastern Turkey was on the grey list of the Interior Ministry, the Turkish army 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.Fecri Demir, codenamed Tolhildan, was killed on Friday in an air-backed operation on eastern Ağrı province’s rural Dogubayazit area, according to the General Staff.The Interior Ministry's wanted list is divided into five color-coded categories, with red as the most wanted, followed by blue, green, orange and grey.
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At least nine PKK terrorists have been neutralized as part of anti-terror operations in eastern Turkey and northern Iraq, said officials on Sunday.Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply that the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.According to an Interior Ministry statement, six terrorists were neutralized in the eastern provinces of Bingol, Agri, and Tunceli. One of the terrorists, identified as Mehmet Sirin, codenamed Poyraz Agir, had been on Turkey's most wanted terrorist list. During operations in Bingol's Karliova district, one soldier was also martyred and two were injured, said a statement by the Bingol Governorship. Separately, three more terrorists were neutralized in Avasin-Basyan, northern Iraq, according to the Turkish General Staff. 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.Turkish forces neutralize two PKK terroristsTurkish soldier martyred in PKK terror attackSuspected PKK terrorist arrested in western TurkeyTurkey, US conduct 35th round of patrols in Manbij
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