2 workers killed in PKK bombing in eastern Turkey

By Aybuke Inal Kamaci

ANKARA (AA) – Two workers of a power utility were killed in a roadside bomb blast by the PKK terror group in eastern Turkey, the country’s Interior Ministry said on Saturday.

The victims were killed when a remote-controlled explosive planted along a road detonated near their vehicle in Bingol province's Genc district.

The ministry said security forces have launched a large-scale operation in the area to hunt down the perpetrators.

It also extended condolences to the families of the victims.

In its more than 35-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK – listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the US, and EU – has been responsible for the deaths of at least 40,000 people, including women, children, and infants.