Turkey neutralizes 28 terrorists in operations

By Erdogan Cagatay Zontur

ANKARA (AA) - 23 terrorists responsible for martyring 3 Turkish soldiers were neutralized on Saturday, Turkish defense minister said.

"The 23 YPG/PKK terrorists who carried out the attack were neutralized as a result of our response in the region and our operations both in Turkey and abroad continue with a great determination," Hulusi Akar said in a statement.

"A total of 28 YPG/PKK terrorists were neutralized during the ongoing operations in [Turkey's southeastern] Hakkari and [Syria's] Tel Rifat provinces."

Earlier Saturday, three Turkish soldiers were martyred and one was injured in a PKK terrorist attack in Turkey southeastern Hakkari province.

Akar also said the commanders of Turkish Armed Forces manage operations initiated against YPG/PKK terrorist organization at the Command Center.

In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK has been responsible for the deaths of nearly 40,000 people, including many women and children. The YPG/PKK is its Syrian branch.