Turkish forces destroy 622 kilometers of terrorist tunnels in Syria VIDEO

Turkish forces have destroyed a total of 622 kilometers of terrorist tunnels in Syrian operation areas, including 10 kilometers in Tel Rifaat and 7 kilometers in Manbij, the Turkish Ministry of National Defence announced.

The ministry confirmed that weapons, ammunition, and other materials seized in recent operations have been rendered unusable. Additionally, the surrender of one more PKK terrorist amid continued military operations targeting threats to national security was announced by Ministry spokesperson Zeki Aktürk speaking at a weekly briefing in Istanbul, Caliber.Az reports. 

Millî Savunma Bakanlığının faaliyetlerinin anlatıldığı Haftalık Basın Bilgilendirme Toplantısı İstanbul’da gerçekleştirildi.

Preveze Deniz Zaferi’nin yıl dönümü ve Deniz Kuvvetleri Günü dolayısıyla ilk yerli ve millî fırkateynimiz TCG İstanbul’da gerçekleştirilen toplantıda… pic.twitter.com/fXPNiy4SC4

— T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) September 25, 2025

In border security efforts over the past week, Turkish authorities apprehended 312 individuals attempting illegal crossings, including four linked to terrorist organisations, and prevented 833 others from entering the country. 

Since the start of the year, nearly 7,000 people have been caught crossing illegally, while over 51,000 have been stopped at the borders. Approximately 1.5 kilograms of drugs were also seized at the Van border during recent operations, the official said. 

Aktürk  also highlighted ongoing military training and multinational exercises, including joint operations with Egypt in the Eastern Mediterranean, NATO activities across Europe, and participation in international search and rescue drills.

Further, Türkiye continues to respond to natural disasters, evacuating flood-affected citizens in Rize with the assistance of military helicopters.

Finally, recruitment efforts for military personnel and officers are underway, supporting the Turkish Armed Forces’ commitment to national defence, border security, counterterrorism, and contributions to international peace and stability.

By Sabina Mammadli