By Muhammed Boztepe
ANKARA (AA) – At least 26 PKK terrorists were “neutralized ” in counterterrorism operations across Turkey over the past week, according to the Interior Ministry on Monday.
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, the ministry said the Turkish Armed Forces carried out 2,156 operations on Aug. 20-27.
The ministry said 12 of the terrorists were killed, nine captured, and five others surrendered to authorities.
Five senior operatives of the terrorist group were among the “neutralized ” PKK terrorists, the statement added.
Additionally, 62 people were arrested during operations for allegedly aiding and abetting the PKK terrorist group.
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 death of some 40,000 people, including women and children.
