Turkish army neutralises four PKK/YPG terrorists in northern Syria VIDEO

The Turkish military has neutralized four members of the PKK/YPG terrorist organization in northern Syria.

The Turkish Ministry of National Defence confirmed the operation in a statement released on its official social media page, Caliber.Az reports.

Terörle mücadelemiz etkin ve kararlı şekilde sürüyor!

Kahraman Türk Silahlı Kuvvetlerimiz, Fırat Kalkanı bölgesinde 4 PKK/YPG’li teröristi etkisiz hâle getirdi.

Teröre ve teröriste hiçbir yerde geçit yok!#MillîSavunmaBakanlığı pic.twitter.com/4vXpDmucIK

— T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) January 27, 2025

According to the Ministry, the terrorists were neutralized within the scope of Türkiye’s ongoing counter-terrorism operation, “Euphrates Shield.” This operation, which targets terrorist groups in northern Syria, is part of Türkiye's broader efforts to secure its borders and eliminate terrorist threats in the region.

The Turkish Armed Forces continue to conduct targeted operations aimed at dismantling the presence of PKK/YPG militants in Syria, with a focus on ensuring regional stability and national security.

The PKK, a group designated as a terrorist organization by Türkiye, the US, and the EU, has been responsible for over 40,000 deaths during its 40-year campaign of violence against Türkiye, targeting civilians, including women, children, and the elderly.

The YPG is the Syrian offshoot of the PKK, and for years, it has aimed to create a terrorist corridor along Türkiye’s border.

In recent years, Türkiye has deployed troops to the region and collaborated with local allies, such as the Syrian National Army, to prevent the establishment of this corridor and to safeguard local populations from terrorist threats.

By Vafa Guliyeva