Turkish Security Forces Neutralise 89 Terrorists in Two Weeks

Ankara, The Gulf Observer: Turkish security forces have “neutralised” 89 terrorists in the past two weeks, including those hiding across the border in northern Iraq and Syria, according to the National Defence Ministry.

“With successful operations, including in northern Iraq and Syria, 89 terrorists have been neutralised in the past two weeks,” ministry spokesman Zeki Akturk told reporters in the capital, Ankara, on Thursday.

Since January 1 of this year, 1,270 terrorists have been “neutralised,” he added.

“Additionally, due to our determined operations, five PKK terrorists fleeing from shelters in northern Iraq surrendered to our border post at Habur,” Akturk noted.

Turkish authorities use the term “neutralise” to imply the terrorists in question surrendered, were killed, or were captured.

In its nearly 40-year terror campaign against Türkiye, the PKK – listed as a terrorist organisation by Türkiye, the US, and the EU – has been responsible for the deaths of over 40,000 people, including women, children, and infants.

“Our fight against terrorism, which aims to eliminate threats starting beyond our borders, continues uninterrupted,” Akturk said.

He added, “We already celebrate the 2233rd anniversary (28 June) of our heroic Turkish Land Forces.”