Six more PKK elements were killed, Turkish National Defense Ministry announced Saturday, and thus the number of PKK elements killed during Operation Claw has reached 57.

"In addition, a total of 84 mines and hand-made explosives belonging to the separatist terrorist organization have been detected and destroyed since the beginning of the operation," the ministry said.

"A total of 136 caves and shelters of the organization have been made unusable with life supplies and ammunition. (ILKHA)