Six PKK terrorists killed in southeast Turkey operation

DIYARBAKIR, Turkey

Six PKK terrorists have been killed in an operation in southeastern Diyarbakir province, Turkish security sources said Friday.

Three police officers were also slightly wounded in the operation in central Sur district. A total of 13 people were also held.

A curfew was declared in six neighborhoods of the district Wednesday as part of ongoing anti-terror operations.

The PKK -- considered a terrorist organization also by the U.S., and the EU -- resumed its armed campaign in late July.

Since July, more than 180 members of the security forces have been martyred and over 1,700 PKK terrorists killed in operations across Turkey and northern Iraq, including airstrikes.