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A total of 62 PKK terrorists, including senior operatives, were "neutralized" during counter-terrorism operations in Turkey and northern Iraq over the past week, the Turkish military said on Friday.
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 weekly statement, Turkish General Staff said the counter-terrorism raids were carried out in southeastern Sirnak, Siirt, Hakkari, Diyarbakir and Mardin provinces, as well as in northern Iraq regions from Aug. 31 to Sept. 6.
At least three PKK terrorists were “neutralized” during an air operation in northern Iraq on Thursday, according to the Turkish military.Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.The terrorists, who were in preparation of an attack on Turkey's bases, were “neutralized” by airstrikes carried out in Hakurk region, Turkish General Staff said on Twitter.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.Turkey neutralizes PKK terrorist on most wanted listOver 8,000 PKK terrorists to join Idlib offensive: FSA commanderTurkey neutralizes 4 PKK terroristsPKK terrorist arrested in Bulgaria
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Separately, the military said a total of 4,573 terrorists have been neutralized since the launch of Turkey's Operation Olive Branch in Syria’s Afrin region.
On Jan. 20, Turkey launched Operation Olive Branch to remove YPG/PKK and Daesh terrorists from Afrin. On March 18, Turkish troops and the Free Syrian Army liberated the Afrin district center.
The military said Turkey "resolutely" continues to fight against terrorist organizations, particularly PKK/KCK/PYD-YPG, and also Daesh, in the country and abroad.
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, including women and children.