“5 PKK/YPG terrorists were neutralized in the operation conducted in the Peace Spring region against the terrorists who martyred Cihan Gökkaya, a worker for the State Hydraulic Works (DSI). We wish God's mercy on our martyr, and extend our condolences to his relatives. Our operations in the region continue,” the Ministry said.

Turkish Defense Ministry uses the word “neutralized” in its statements instead of “killed”, ”captured” or “surrendered”.

Operation Peace Spring by the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF), was a cross-border military operation conducted by the Turkish military and the Syrian National Army (SNA) against the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in northern Syria.

The military operation began on 9 October 2019 when the Turkish Air Force launched airstrikes on border towns. (ILKHA)