176 PKK militants killed inside, outside of Turkey in August
ERZURUM
Thirteen Turkish security personnel were killed and six civilians, including 15-year-old Eren Bülbül, lost their lives in PKK attacks over the same period.
During operations against the PKK in August, 548 suspects were detained and 138 were later remanded in custody.
A total of 35 shelters, caves, or depots used by the terrorists were destroyed, and 62 improvised explosives were defused.
More than 70 rifles were seized during the operations, as well as two AT-4 guided anti-tank weapons.