Turkish security forces have killed 68 terrorists in a week in nationwide operations against terrorist organisations.
Anadolu Agency quoted the Interior Ministry as saying that 68 terrorists were killed, six others were captured and six more surrendered to the security forces.
The forces conducted 1,476 operations against terrorist organisations between October 30 and November 6, a ministry statement added.
The Kurdistan Workers' Party or the PKK is listed as a terrorist organisation by Turkey.
In the recent past, the clashes between the security forces and the PKK terrorists have intensified, in which more than 1,200 people, including members of security forces and civilians, have lost their lives.
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