Türkiye ‘neutralizes’ 2 more terrorists in counterterrorism operation

By Sefa Sahin

ANKARA (AA) - Turkish security forces “neutralized” two more terrorists in the country's southeastern Sirnak province, the Interior Ministry announced on Wednesday.

The armed terrorists were targeted during a counterterrorism operation in the Bestler Dereler region, the ministry said in a statement.

The number of terrorists neutralized in operations since May 15 has increased to five, it said, adding that operations will continue in the region indefinitely.

Turkish authorities use the term “neutralized” to imply the terrorists in question surrendered or were killed or captured.

The terrorists’ affiliation was not specified, but the terrorist PKK has been known to be active in the region.

In its almost 40-year terror campaign against Türkiye, the PKK – listed as a terrorist organization by Türkiye, the US, and the EU – has been responsible for the deaths of over 40,000 people, including women, children, and infants.

*Writing by Gozde Bayar