Over the last week 41 PKK terrorists have been killed in Turkey, including 15 who were killed in ground operations, three who were injured, four who were captured unharmed, and three who surrendered, the Interior Ministry announced today.
The 41 neutralized also includes 16 who were killed in operations by drones and planes, the statement added.
In addition, 31 improvised explosives were neutralized in 221 operations led by Gendarmerie special forces and commando units, the ministry said.
Also 50 shelters and hideouts used by the terrorists were destroyed in operations.
Five PKK terrorist attacks were foiled, while 44 heavy weapons, including 78 guns and 87 hand grenades, were seized, the ministry said.
In the operations, 394 people were also arrested for aiding and abetting terrorists.