Turkish military intensifies operations against PKK/YPG terrorists in Iraq, Syria VIDEO 

The Turkish Ministry of National Defence has written that the Turkish army continues neutralising PKK/YPG terrorists in Iraq and Syria.

"The Turkish Armed Forces neutralised 11 PKK terrorists identified in the zone covered by Operation Pence-Kilit [Claw-Lock] in northern Iraq, as well as two PKK/YPG terrorists in the area covered by Operation Peace Spring in northern Syria," Caliber.Az reports, citing the ministry’s message on X.

Durmadan, yorulmadan mücadeleye devam!

Kahraman Türk Silahlı Kuvvetlerimiz; Irak’ın kuzeyindeki Pençe-Kilit Operasyonu bölgesinde tespit ettiği 11 PKK’lı terörist ile Suriye'nin kuzeyindeki Barış Pınarı bölgesinde belirlediği 2 PKK/YPG'li teröristi etkisiz hâle getirdi.

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These targeted actions underscore Türkiye's ongoing commitment to combat terrorism and ensure regional security. The operations reflect a strategic approach aimed at disrupting terrorist activities and maintaining stability in the affected areas. Turkish authorities use the term “neutralize” to imply that the terrorists in question surrendered or were killed or captured. 

In its 40-year terror campaign against Türkiye, the PKK - listed as a terror organisation by Türkiye, the US and the EU - has been responsible for the deaths of more than 40,000 victims, including women, and children.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

By Naila Huseynova