Attack On Holy Night Shows Terrorists' Treachery'

A terror group's attack on Turkey's military base at Muslim holy night of Barat shows its treachery, the country's defense minister said on Saturday.



Four Turkish soldiers were martyred and six others injured on Friday during operations against terrorists in the Turkey-Iraq border area.



Defense Minister Hulusi Akar's remarks came after funeral ceremony of the soldiers in the southeastern Hakkari province.



Akar said the terror group suffered heavy losses and was at a dead end due to Turkey's military operations.



"Heinous attacks cannot frustrate Turkish Armed Forces, which will continue its duties with increasing determination," Akar said.



In its more than 30-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 nearly 40,000 people, including women and children. -