By Zafer Fatih Beyaz</p> <p>ANKARA (AA) – A Turkish soldier was martyred during a clash with terrorists in southeastern Sirnak province on Monday, the country’s Defense Ministry said in a statement.</p> <p>The statement added that air-supported operations in the area are ongoing.</p> <p>So far, a PKK terrorist has been "neutralized" during the ongoing operation.</p> <p>Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply that the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.</p> <p>On Sunday, two Turkish soldiers were also martyred in Sirnak during a clash with PKK terrorists.</p> <p>In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK has been responsible for the deaths of nearly 40,000 people, including many women and children.
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