Turkey kills 15 PKK terrorists in 'Operation Claw' in Northern Iraq

Turkey neutralized six Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) terrorists within the scope of Operation Claw launched on May 27 in Iraq's Hakurk region, according to a National Defense Ministry statement on Wednesday.

"The total number of terrorists neutralized since the launch of the operation is now 15."

Turkey launched an aerial and land operation against PKK terrorists in Northern Iraq's Hakurk region, according to a statement by the Defense Ministry on Tuesday.

The military offensive initiated aims to neutralize terrorists in the area and destroy their caves and shelters, the ministry said.

The Ministry underlined that the operation was ongoing as planned.

In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU -- has been responsible for the deaths of nearly 40,000 people, including many women and children.