Turkish security forces have eliminated 137 members of the PKK and YPG, its Syrian offshoot, throughout July within the scope of internal and cross-border counterterrorism operations.

Axar.az reports citing Anadolu Agency (AA), 137 terrorists were killed in operations conducted by the police, gendarmerie forces, the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) and the National Intelligence Organization (MIT).

The 186 suspects were taken into custody as a result of operations targeting the PKK and its youth formation in several provinces. Forty arrests were made.

The number of terrorists surrendering to security forces this year increased to 114 as of July 28.