Azerbaijan, Baku, Nov.19 / Trend, A.Taghiyeva /
Fourteen militants of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) were rendered harmless during a special operation of the Turkish security offices in Semdinli district in Hakkari province yesterday, the Sabah newspaper reported.
Eight militants were reported killed, while six were detained. Two shelters of the militants were destroyed as well.
The conflict between Turkey and the PKK has lasted for over 25 years. The PKK is recognised as a terrorist organisation by both the UN and the EU.