Turkish forces kill 17 PKK/YPG members in Iraq and northern Syria
13 oC
13 oC
Güneşli
13 oC
Güneşli
The Turkish Ministry of National Defense announced that 17 members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and its Syrian affiliate, the YPG, were killed in operations conducted in northern Iraq and Syria.
The Ministry's social media post stated that 10 PKK members were "neutralized" - a term encompassing those killed, wounded or captured - in the Hakurk, Gara, and Claw-Lock Operation zones of northern Iraq. Additionally, 7 PKK/YPG members were neutralized in operations within Syria's Olive Branch and Peace Spring regions.
This announcement comes amidst ongoing tensions between Turkey and the PKK, which is designated as a terrorist organization by Türkiye, the United States, and the European Union. Türkiye has carried out numerous military operations targeting PKK positions in both Iraq and Syria. (ILKHA)
LEGAL WARNING: All rights of the published news, photos and videos are reserved by İlke Haber Ajansı Basın Yayın San. Trade A.Ş. Under no circumstances can all or part of the news, photos and videos be used without a written contract or subscription.
The Turkish Coast Guard rescued 33 irregular migrants, including 5 children, on Monday, off the coast of Fethiye district in Muğla province.
The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced on Monday that three PKK members were killed in the Claw-Kilit Operation and Hakurk regions in northern Iraq.
HÜDA PAR Chairman Zekeriya Yapıcıoğlu extended his condolences following the tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed his condolences via social media on Monday following the tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.
