Turkish forces sweep nine provinces to eradicate PKK threat Operation Bozdogan-8/PHOTO/VIDEO

Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has announced the successful execution of Operation Bozdogan-8, a coordinated effort to eradicate the facilities of the notorious terrorist organization PKK.

The operation spanned across nine provinces in Türkiye, targeting key locations where PKK terrorists had concealed weapons, ammunition, and explosives, Caliber.Az quotes Yerlikaya as saying on his page on social network X.

Bölücü Terör Örgütü (BTÖ) mensubu teröristlerin kırsalda kış aylarında eylem yapmak amacıyla mağara ve sığınaklara sakladıkları çeşitli silah, mühimmat ve patlayıcıların yok edilmesine yönelik gerçekleştirilen “BOZDOĞAN-8” operasyonlarında 9️⃣ ilde 5️⃣9️⃣ mağara, sığınak ve… pic.twitter.com/TpT2w3godF

— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) March 6, 2024

The provinces of Mardin, Hatay, Bitlis, Diyarbakır, Sirnak, Siirt, Tunceli, Bingol, and Hakkari became the focal points of Operation Bozdoğan-8. The operation strategically addressed the hiding spots in caves and shelters where PKK militants stored their arsenal during the winter months.

The operation, carried out precisely, involved utilising advanced military assets, including Gendarmerie Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and ATAK helicopters. A total of 204 teams from the Gendarmerie's special operations units (JÖH) and 2,866 commandos, operating under the direction of the Gendarmerie General Command, played a pivotal role in executing the mission.

During Operation Bozdogan-8, 59 terrorist hideouts were successfully destroyed, dealing a significant blow to PKK's operational capabilities. The security forces also managed to seize substantial quantities of weapons, ammunition, and explosive devices, disrupting the terrorist organization's ability to carry out attacks.

The success of Operation Bozdogan-8 marks a crucial step in the ongoing efforts to counter terrorism and maintain peace in the region.

The Turkish government has reiterated its determination to continue combating terrorism and preserve the stability of the nation. As the aftermath of Operation Bozdogan-8 unfolds, security forces remain vigilant, ready to respond to any emerging threats and safeguard the well-being of the Turkish people.

In its more than 35-year terror campaign against Türkiye, the PKK – listed as a terrorist organization by Türkiye, the US, and EU – has been responsible for the deaths of more than 40,000 people, including women, children, and infants.