PKK bombing in Turkey kills mother, infant

Explosives installed by PKK terrorists organization at a roadside in the southeastern Hakkari province, Turkey killed the wife and baby of a Turkish soldier on Tuesday.

The bomb exploded when a car carrying the civilians passed through the Yuksekova district.

The mother died on the spot, while the 11-month-old child succumbed to his wounds at the Yuksekova Public Hospital.

An operation to nab the terrorists is under way in the region.

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 death of some 40,000 people.

SOURCEAnadolu Agency