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Two Turkish soldiers martyred by adverse weather
12:17 October 27, 2018 AA
Two Turkish gendarmes were martyred early Saturday due to adverse weather conditions in Tunceli Province. They had been taking part in a counter-terror operation against the PKK, according to the governor's office in Tunceli. The gendarmes were evacuated by helicopter to a local hospital and diagnosed with hypothermia but died despite receiving medical treatment. The governorship offered its condolences to their families.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.