In the province of Shirnak in the south-east of Turkey on Tuesday, December 28, the 13th stage of the anti-terrorist operation of Eren Kış began, reports the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the country.
In search and neutralization of terrorists in the province, 516 fighters of gendarmerie special forces are involved. In general, 43 special forces detachment combines a number of border provinces areas.
The purpose of the operation is to eliminate the threat of terrorism in this part of Turkey.