3 soldiers martyred in clash with PKK in SE Turkey

By Yilmaz Kazandioglu

HAKKARI, Turkey (AA) - A clash between security forces and PKK terrorists left three soldiers martyred and another wounded in the southeastern province of Hakkari on Monday, according to a military source.

The clash took place amid ongoing security operations in Daglica, said the source, speaking on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on speaking with the media.

At least six PKK terrorists were killed in the ongoing air-backed operation, the source added.

The PKK is listed as a terrorist organization also by the U.S., and the EU, and resumed its 30-year armed campaign against the Turkish state in July 2015.

Since then, PKK terrorist attacks have martyred more than 700 security personnel and also claimed the lives of many civilians, including women and children, while more than 8,000 PKK terrorists were killed in army operations.