Turkish PM: Operations against PKK to continue in winter

ANKARA

The operations against terrorist organization PKK will continue even during the winter, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Wednesday.

According to a written statement from prime minister's office, Davutoglu gave orders to continue military operations against the PKK during a security meeting Wednesday. The prime minister reportedly congratulated the armed forces for their “extraordinary effort”.

“It is decided to continue the operation against separatist terrorist organization by Turkish armed forces without slowing down," said the Prime Ministry statement. "Our respected PM gave orders to proceed the operations during the winter too.”

Turkish army began its air-and-ground operations against the PKK terrorist organization inside Turkey and northern Iraq in late July, as the PKK renewed its armed campaign against the Turkish state following a two-and-a-half year cease-fire.

The PKK is considered as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU.