Turkiye 'neutralizes' 3 YPG/PKK terrorists in northern Syria

By Seda Sevencan

ISTANBUL (AA) – The Turkish military "neutralized" three YPG/PKK terrorists in northern Syria, the National Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.

The ministry said in a statement that the terrorists attempted to infiltrate the Peace Spring zone in northern Syria, which has been cleared of terror elements following a Turkish counter-terrorism operation.

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

Since 2016, Turkiye has launched a trio of successful anti-terror operations across its border in northern Syria to prevent the formation of a terror corridor and enable the peaceful settlement of residents: Euphrates Shield (2016), Olive Branch (2018), and Peace Spring (2019).

In its more than 35-year terror campaign against Turkiye, the PKK – listed as a terrorist organization by Turkiye, the US and EU – has been responsible for the deaths of over 40,000 people, including women, children, and infants. The YPG is the PKK's Syrian offshoot.​​​​​​​