By Mehmet Tosun
ANKARA (AA) – A total of 11 PKK terrorists were “neutralized ” in southeastern Turkey, northern Iraq over the last two days, Turkish military said on Wednesday.
Turkish authorities often use the word “neutralized ” in their statements to imply that the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.
In a statement, Turkish General Staff said the armed forces conducted airstrikes in rural area of southeastern Sirnak province and northern Iraq's Gara, Zap and Metina areas on Oct. 30-31.
The airstrikes also destroyed shelters and ammunitions depots belonging to the terror group, it added.
In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK — listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU — has been responsible for the deaths of some 40,000 people, including women and children.
