At least seven PKK terrorists were "neutralized" during security operations in the southeastern province of Tunceli, the regional governor’s office said late Tuesday.
An air-supported anti-terror operation started in the Bali Deresi region Nov. 7 after security forces located a group of terrorists, the office said in a written statement.
Seven bodies, including one female, were found in a field, following the operation, and sent to Tunceli State Hospital for preliminary autopsies.
Security forces seized infantry rifles, other heavy weapons and mines. Two shelters used by the terrorists were also destroyed.
The operation in the region remains ongoing, the statement said.