'Intensive, effective, and dynamic measures ensure comprehensive security' at the Turkish borders, says the National Defence Ministry spokesperson.
"Additionally, due to our determined operations, five PKK terrorists fleeing from shelters in northern Iraq surrendered to our border post at Habur," Zeki Akturk noted. /Photo: AA
Turkish authorities use the term"neutralise" to imply the terrorists in question surrendered, were killed or captured. Regarding illegal border crossings into Türkiye, the spokesman said 486 people were apprehended in the last two weeks while attempting to enter the country without valid documents. And of those detained,"16 are members of terrorist organisations.""The number of people detained while attempting illegal crossings since January 1 has risen to 5,215. The number of people prevented from crossing the border is 62,217," Akturk said.
Furthermore, Akturk stressed that the Turkish Armed Forces have continued to conduct successful international missions and training exercises in a variety of geographies as part of bilateral and international missions.
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