3 PKK members neutralized in Türkiye’s Claw-Lock Operation in northern Iraq

Turkish Ministry of National Defense reported that three members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) were eliminated during an aerial operation conducted within the Claw-Lock operation zone in northern Iraq.
12.08.2023 13:36:30 / English News

The ministry revealed that "three terrorists had been detected within the designated area and were subsequently neutralized through precision airstrikes." The operation underscores Turkey's unwavering commitment to combatting PKK insurgency.

Kahraman Türk Silahlı Kuvvetlerimiz, demirden yumruğunu teröristlerin üzerine indirmeye devam ediyor!

Irak’ın kuzeyindeki Pençe-Kilit Operasyonu bölgesinde belirlenen 3 PKK’lı terörist etkisiz hâle getirildi.

Bölgede tek bir terörist kalmayıncaya kadar operasyonlarımız… pic.twitter.com/1q63u6DFpG
— T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) August 12, 2023

Escalating violence in the region has prompted these latest airstrikes. Over the past few weeks, Turkish military installations and personnel in northern Iraq have faced a series of attacks. The upsurge in hostilities has raised concerns about the stability of the region.

The Turkish Ministry of National Defense reiterated its determination to persistently pursue PKK members and suppress their activities. (ILKHA)