Turkish army 'neutralizes' 2 PKK terrorists

By Yilmaz Kazandioglu

HAKKARI, Turkey (AA) - At least two PKK terrorists were neutralized in Turkey's southeastern Hakkari province, said the provincial governor’s office on Monday.

Turkish authorities use the word "neutralized" to signify the terrorists in question either surrendered, or were killed or captured.

In a statement, the governor's office said one of the terrorist was neutralized in a drone strike carried out in rural areas of Hakkari on July 7 at 1.30 p.m. local time (1030 GMT).

During search and sweep operations in the region, the gendarmerie and special forces neutralized another terrorist on the same day.

Counter-terror operations against PKK are ongoing in the region, added the statement.

The PKK is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU.