The Turkish Interior Minister, Mr. Ali Yerlikaya, announced that three terrorists were neutralized in an operation conducted in the rural area of Kavaklı district in Hakkari. During the “GÜRZ-6” operation, Minister Yerlikaya monitored and directed the operation from the Ankara Gendarmerie Operations Center along with the Gendarmerie General Commander, generals, officers, and non-commissioned officers.
**Details of the Operation:**
Minister Yerlikaya revealed that one terrorist was killed and two were captured alive during the operation. The terrorist who was killed reportedly defied the state and continued to resist the brave gendarmes until receiving their “deserved end.” Additionally, two female terrorists surrendered and were taken into custody.
**Neutralized Terrorists:**
– *Hacer Tekin alias Armanç Devrim*: Listed in the “ORANGE” category of the Ministry of Interior’s Wanted Terrorists List
– *Aysel İnce alias Zin*: Listed in the “GRAY” category of the Ministry of Interior’s Wanted Terrorists List
– *Adile Zagros Hebun alias Hebun Hevi*: Alleged responsible for YJA-STAR operations in the so-called Van Province, also surrendered
**Terrorist Involvement in Acts:**
Minister Yerlikaya stated that these terrorists were involved in 15 different acts that resulted in the martyrdom of 30 security personnel and 4 civilians, with 56 security personnel and 4 civilians injured.
**Successful Completion of the Operation:**
The operation was carried out by the Hakkari Provincial Gendarmerie Command based on intelligence work coordinated by the Gendarmerie General Command Intelligence Department and the Counter-Terrorism Department. The Gendarmerie Special Operations (JÖH) teams, supported by Atak Helicopters and J-SIHAs, participated in the operation. During the armed conflict, one terrorist was killed, and two terrorists surrendered. Minister Yerlikaya congratulated the brave gendarmes and said, “May God protect you. Our nation’s prayers are with you.”
**Continuing the Fight Against Terrorism:**
Minister Yerlikaya emphasized that the fight against terrorism would continue until the last terrorist is neutralized, asserting Turkey’s determination to proceed resolutely in its struggle to protect the nation’s unity and integrity.
**Social Media Statement:**
Mr. Ali Yerlikaya tweeted, “We actively monitored and directed the ‘GÜRZ-6’ operation from the Ankara Gendarmerie Operations Center with our Gendarmerie General Commander, Generals, Officers, and Non-commissioned officers. As a result of the operation, 1 terrorist was killed, and 2 were captured alive.”