Turkey launches airstrike in N. Iraq, neutralizes 2 PKK terrorists


(MENAFN) Turkish warplanes neutralized as many as two PKK terrorists in northern Iraq in an air attack, according to the country's National Defense Ministry on Wednesday.

The ministry stated in a statement, "Two PKK terrorists were neutralized by air operations in Hakurk region in northern Iraq in coordination with the Operation Claw".

Turkish government frequently uses the word "neutralize" in statements to indicate that the terrorists in question either surrendered or were murdered or arrested.

On May 27, Turkey launched the Operation Claw against the PKK in Hakurk. To date the continuing violent has neutralized scores of terrorists.

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