The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced today, Tuesday, that its air forces have targeted Kurdish militants in northern Iraq, resulting in the death of 13 members of the banned Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK).
In a statement, the ministry reported that PKK militants were “neutralized” in the Gara and Haftanin regions of northern Iraq. The term “neutralized” is generally used by the ministry to signify killing.
In an earlier statement, the Turkish Ministry of Defense mentioned that the Turkish army conducted airstrikes in northern Iraq on Friday, destroying 25 targets belonging to Kurdish militants. These targets included caves, shelters, hideouts, depots, and facilities.
Turkey, the United States, and the European Union classify the PKK, which has been waging an insurgency against the Turkish state since 1984, as a terrorist organization. The conflict between Turkey and the PKK has claimed more than 40,000 lives.
Stay updated for further developments on the Turkish military operations in northern Iraq and their implications for regional security.
