Turkish forces destroy 5 YPG/PKK terrorist shelters
- Türkiye
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 11:52 | 25 March 2020
- Modified Date: 11:52 | 25 March 2020
Turkish security forces have destroyed a number YPG/PKK terrorist shelters in southeastern Turkey, officials said Wednesday.
The provincial gendarmerie command launched an operation in Pervari district in Siirt province, the governorship said in a statement.
In the operation, security forces destroyed five shelters and seized explosives, weapons, Kalashnikov ammunition, and documents related to the terror group.
The PKK- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and EU - has waged a terror campaign against Turkey for more than 30 years, resulting in the deaths of nearly 40,000 people, including women, children and infants. The YPG is the terrorist PKK's Syrian offshoot.
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