Seven PKK terrorists killed in SE Turkey

By Ekrem Payan

SIRNAK, Turkey (AA) - Turkish security forces on Friday killed seven PKK terrorists during ongoing operations against the PKK terrorist group in southeastern Turkey’s Sirnak province, according to the local governorate.

A statement issued from the Sirnak governor's office said the terrorists were killed during an air-backed operation against the PKK in Sirnak’s Uludere region.

The PKK is listed as a terrorist organization in Turkey, the U.S., and the EU. It has waged a terror campaign against Turkey for more than 30 years, during which more than 40,000 people have been killed.