According to the ministry’s statement, the operation targeted PKK positions in the region, aiming to neutralize threats from the group, which Türkiye classifies as a terrorist organization.

The airstrikes were part of an ongoing campaign against PKK elements operating in Iraqi territories near the Turkish border.

The ministry reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to eliminating PKK strongholds in northern Iraq to ensure regional security. Further details regarding the timing and specific location of the airstrikes were not disclosed. (ILKHA)