Turkish Armed Forces neutralize two PKK militants in northern Iraq

The Turkish Ministry of Defense has reported the neutralization of two PKK militants during operations in northern Iraq.
"Our heroic Turkish Armed Forces neutralized 2 PKK terrorists detected in the Gara and Claw-Lock Operation regions in northern Iraq. The heroic struggle of our forces against terrorism and terrorists will continue with determination,” the ministry said in a statement.
The term "neutralised" is often used by Turkish authorities to signify that the militants were either killed, captured, or surrendered.
The operations in northern Iraq are part of a broader strategy to dismantle PKK bases and prevent attacks within Türkiye.0 (ILKHA)
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