Turkish security forces 'neutralize' 14 PKK terrorists in northern Iraq

By Esra Tekin

ISTANBUL (AA) - Turkish security forces "neutralized" 14 PKK terrorists in northern Iraq, Türkiye’s National Defense Ministry said on Friday.

The terrorists were targeted in Hakurk, Metina and Gara regions, the ministry said on X.

It reiterated Türkiye's determination to eliminate terrorism “at its source.”

Turkish authorities use the term "neutralize" to imply the terrorists in question surrendered or were killed or captured.

PKK terrorists often hide out in northern Iraq to plot cross-border attacks in Türkiye.

In its 40-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, infants and the elderly.