Türkiye has successfully ‘neutralised’ a significant number of 942 PKK/YPG terrorists since the beginning of the year, skillfully targeting those hiding across the Iraqi and northern Syrian borders — National Defence Ministry
Türkiye has"neutralised" a total of 942 PKK/YPG terrorists since January 1, including ones hiding out across the border in Iraq and northern Syria, the National Defence Ministry said on Thursday.
PKK terrorists often hide out across the border to plot terrorist attacks, while the PKK/YPG – the group’s Syrian branch – has sought to establish a “terrorist corridor” in border areas of Syria, close to Türkiye.Türkiye has launched several operations across the border, in northern Syria, to block the terrorist group’s plans.
In its more than 35-year terror campaign against Türkiye, the PKK – listed as a terrorist organisation by Türkiye, the US, and EU – has been responsible for the deaths of over 40,000 people, including women, children, and infants. The YPG is its Syrian offshoot. "As of Jan. 1, a total of 83 harassment incidents and attacks were carried out by the terrorist group in our operation areas, and the number of terrorists neutralized reached 699," he added.On illegal crossings into Türkiye, he said thanks to additional effective measures, this year 4,468 people, including 347 terrorists, who tried to cross Türkiye's borders illegally were caught since January 1. Nearly 132,000 were prevented before they crossed the border.
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