ANKARA - "Those who create, feed and support terrorism should know that no force can stand against determination of Republic of Turkey for protecting its inseparable integrity," said Turkish President Abdullah Gul who offered his condolences to Turkish Chief of General Staff Gen. Yasar Buyukanit on the phone after 13 soldiers were killed by PKK terrorists in southeastern province of Sirnak on Sunday.
Gul expressed sorrow over the death of 13 soldiers, and said that the attack --which reveals the brutality of terrorism and its desire of inhumane violence-- one more time showed its ugly face.
Turkish Parliament Speaker Koksal Toptan also conveyed his condolences to Gen. Buyukanit.
13 Turkish soldiers were killed during an attack staged by PKK terrorist organization in southeastern province of Sirnak today.