By Haydar Toprakci
TUNCELI, Turkey (AA) – Two Turkish gendarmes were martyred early Saturday due to adverse weather conditions in Tunceli Province.
They had been taking part in a counter-terror operation against the PKK, according to the governor's office in Tunceli.
The gendarmes were evacuated by helicopter to a local hospital and diagnosed with hypothermia but died despite receiving medical treatment.
The governorship offered its condolences to their families.
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.
