By Sertac Bulur
ANKARA (AA) – At least 44 PKK terrorists have been “neutralized ” as part of anti-terror operations across Turkey over the past week, the country’s Interior Ministry said 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 Interior Ministry said the Turkish Armed Forces carried out 2,451 ground and air operations from July 30-August 6.
The ministry said 25 of the terrorists were killed, 10 captured, and 9 others surrendered to authorities.
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.
