Turkish forces kill 6 PKK members in northern Iraq

The Turkish Ministry of National Defense (MoD) announced today that six members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) were killed in an operation conducted within the "Operation Claw-Lock" zone in northern Iraq.
21.02.2024 11:50:50 / English News

The Ministry's statement emphasized the effectiveness of the operation in neutralizing the PKK elements, underscoring Türkiye's commitment to maintaining security and stability in the region.

The successful elimination of the militants reflects the determination of Turkish forces to confront and eradicate threats posed by terrorist organizations.

Şehitlerimiz için, milletimiz için, bu aziz vatan için durmadan, yorulmadan tüm gücümüzle mücadeleye devam!

Kahraman Türk Silahlı Kuvvetlerimiz Irak’ın kuzeyindeki Pençe-Kilit Operasyonu bölgesinde tespit ettiği 6 PKK’lı teröristi etkisiz hâle getirdi.

Teröristler hangi deliğe… pic.twitter.com/ptWJM8t60U
— T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) February 21, 2024

The Operation Claw-Lock area has been a focal point of Turkish military activity, with operations conducted regularly to disrupt PKK activities and prevent cross-border attacks into Turkey.

The latest operation underscores Türkiye's resolve to combat terrorism and protect its borders from threats posed by PKK militants operating in northern Iraq. (ILKHA)