Turkish security forces killed a senior PKK terrorist who was responsible for carrying out a number of terrorist attacks in Turkey, reports said Tuesday, Eurasia Diary reports citing Daily Sabah.
The National Intelligence Organization (MIT) killed terrorist Ulaş Doğan codenamed "Ulaş Dersim" in northern Iraq.
A leading figure of the PKK, the terrorist was also sought with a Red Notice by Interpol.
Terrorists are categorized into different color groups – red, blue, green and gray – depending on the level of threat they pose for the country's national security. Red is considered the highest threat level.
In its more than 40-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK – listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU – has been responsible for the deaths of some 40,000 people, including women and children.