4 terrorists 'neutralized' in eastern Türkiye

By Ahmet Sertan Usul

ANKARA (AA) – Turkish security forces “neutralized” four terrorists in the country’s eastern Van province, the country’s Interior Ministry said on Thursday.

The terrorists were neutralized in the Han rural area of the Bahcesaray district as part of the ongoing Operation Eren Abluka-35, said a ministry statement.

One of the terrorists neutralized was on Türkiye's terrorist wanted list, the statement added.

Türkiye initiated the operations last year, naming them after Eren Bulbul, a 15-year-old boy killed by the PKK terror group on Aug. 11, 2017.

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

* Writing by Gozde Bayar