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Three PKK terrorists were “neutralized” in an airstrike in northern Iraq, according to the Turkish army on Saturday.
Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in statements to imply the terrorists in question either surrendered, were killed or captured.
In a statement, the Turkish General Staff said the operation was conducted in the Hakurk region on Friday.
Four PKK terrorists were “neutralized” Friday in an airstrike in northern Iraq, according to the Turkish army. Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in statements to imply the terrorists in question either surrendered, were killed or captured.Turkish General Staff said on Twitter that the terrorists, who were plotting attacks, were killed in the Avasin-Basyan region. 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 40,000 people, including women and children.Regime trains YPG/PKK, leftist terrorists in NW SyriaTurkish forces 'neutralize' three PKK terrorists in N. IraqTurkey neutralizes PKK terrorist on most wanted listOver 8,000 PKK terrorists to join Idlib offensive: FSA commanderPKK terrorist arrested in Bulgaria
Turkish army neutralize four PKK terrorists in N. Iraq
The terrorists were plotting attacks on Turkish military bases, the statement 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 deaths of 40,000 people, including women and children.
Syrian regime and Iran-backed militants continue to train YPG/PKK and various far-left terror groups in northwestern Syria, according to local sources.A rural area in northern Latakia, a northwestern Syria province across Turkey’s southern border province Hatay, is a post for five terrorist training camps, said the sources on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on speaking to the media.A group of nearly 200 terrorists joined the camps from Afrin, Manbij, Tal Abyad and Raqqa, it added.The terrorists use a fire brigade building and military positions as camp areas in Gabara town.Backed by Assad regime forces, YPG/PKK, far-left DHKP-C and United Freedom Forces (UFF) terror groups plot terror attacks against Turkmens and Turkey, sources said.Muhammad Yavuz, a military spokesman to Free Syrian Army-affiliated group said the terrorist PKK and numerous revolutionary groups cooperate against Turkey.The YPG is a Syrian branch of the PKK - recognized as a terrorist group by the US, EU, and Turkey.In Turkey, the PKK has claimed some 40,000 lives, including many women and children in its more than 30-year terror campaign.Turkish forces 'neutralize' three PKK terrorists in N. IraqSyria's Idlib residents concerned about new attacksAssad regime, Russia shell Syria’s Idlib‘Assad tries to sabotage Tehran summit with help of US’
Regime trains YPG/PKK, leftist terrorists in NW Syria