Turkish Defense Ministry confirms elimination of four PKK members in northern Iraq

In a recent statement, the Turkish Defense Ministry announced the successful neutralization of four members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) during an airstrike in the Operation Claw-Lock zone located in northern Iraq.
26.06.2023 15:36:31 / English News

The ministry confirmed the operation's outcome on Monday, highlighting Turkey's ongoing determination to combat PKK militants.

According to the official statement released by the ministry, "Four PKK members have been neutralized in an airstrike on the Operation Claw-Lock zone in northern Iraq."

The term "neutralized" is commonly used by Turkish authorities to denote the elimination or killing of armed individuals who pose a threat to national security.

Teröristlerin inlerini yerle bir etmeyi sürdürüyoruz!

Irak’ın kuzeyindeki Pençe-Kilit Operasyonu bölgesinde tespit edilen 4 PKK'lı terörist, Türk Silahlı Kuvvetlerimiz tarafından etkisiz hâle getirildi.

Terörü kaynağında kurutmakta azimliyiz, kararlıyız.#MillîSavunmaBakanlığı pic.twitter.com/MUpyJeynlY
— T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) June 26, 2023

The Operation Claw-Lock zone, a designated area of military activity, has been a focal point for Turkish forces in their ongoing efforts to counter the PKK's presence and disrupt its operations in northern Iraq.

The Turkish Defense Ministry's statement serves as a reaffirmation of Turkey's unwavering resolve in combating the PKK and its members.

With this recent operation, Türkiye continues its dedicated pursuit of eradicating the threat posed by the PKK, thereby contributing to regional stability and safeguarding its borders. (ILKHA)