ANKARA - U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson condemned recent terrorists attacks in southeastern province of Hakkari that killed 12 Turkish soldiers and wounded 16 others.
In a statement on Sunday, Wilson said, "ending this cycle of violence is a goal that unites us."
"I have been shocked by the news reports today from Hakkari of terrorist violence that has claimed many dead and wounded. The victims' families and loved ones deserve our deepest condolences. I conveyed my sadness to the Foreign Ministry today. I am committed to working with Turkey and Turkish authorities to eliminate the PKK terrorist threat to the people of Turkey," he said.
Earlier in the day, terrorist organization PKK staged an armed attack on a Turkish military unit in Daglica region of southeastern province of Hakkari, that killed 12 soldiers and wounded 16 others, Turkish General Staff said.
On the other hand, a landmine planted by PKK terrorists went off on a road in Daglica region in Hakkari, while a minibus was passing. 14 civilians were wounded in the blast.
(TÇ-EÖ)