Turkish Army neutralizes six PKK/YPG terrorists in Syria, Iraq PHOTO

The Turkish Ministry of National Defence announced that the Turkish Armed Forces have neutralized six PKK/YPG terrorists in northern Syria and Iraq.

According to a statement on the Ministry's official social media page, two PKK terrorists were identified and neutralized in the northern Iraq region as part of Operation Pençe-Kilit (Claw-Lock), while four PKK/YPG terrorists were neutralized in northern Syria under Operation Operation Peace Spring, Caliber.Az reports.

Terörü kaynağında yok etmek için öngörülemez, alışılmadık, süratli ve sürekli operasyonlara devam ediyoruz.

Kahraman Türk Silahlı Kuvvetlerimiz; Suriye'nin kuzeyindeki Barış Pınarı bölgesinde tespit ettiği 4 PKK/YPG’li terörist ile Irak’ın kuzeyindeki Pençe-Kilit Operasyonu… pic.twitter.com/hzxk92cBXc

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The operations are part of Türkiye's ongoing efforts to combat the PKK and YPG, groups it considers terrorist organizations linked to the Kurdish insurgency.

The Turkish military continues to conduct operations in both countries to target militant forces and ensure security along its borders.

By Vafa Guliyeva