The announcement was made through a statement shared on the Ministry's social media account, emphasizing the strong response to the terrorist group's attack attempts aimed at disturbing the peace and security in the region.

"We continue to respond strongly to the attack attempts of PKK/YPG terrorists who want to disrupt the peace and security environment. Our heroic commandos neutralized 5 PKK/YPG terrorists who attempted to attack the Olive Branch region,” the statement read.

The term "neutralized" typically refers to individuals who have been killed, captured, or incapacitated during security operations.

No further details about the operation or the identities of those neutralized were provided. (ILKHA)