At least 5 Turkish soldiers killed in northern Iraq
Five Turkish soldiers were tragically killed and eight others injured during a clash with PKK militants on Friday in the Claw-Lock operation region of northern Iraq, according to Turkish Ministry of Defense.
The written statement released by the Ministry detailed the unfortunate incident, revealing that in addition to the five soldiers who lost their lives, eight others were wounded, with three of them in serious condition.
According to the statement, the wounded soldiers have been promptly transferred to the hospital, where medical treatment has commenced. The initial findings report that 12 PKK members were neutralized during the clash. Ongoing operations are in progress in the region to address the situation.
In a heartfelt conclusion to the statement, the Ministry of National Defense extended condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers, expressing wishes for God's mercy upon the departed. Additionally, thoughts of patience were conveyed to the grieving families, while hopes for a swift and complete recovery were extended to the wounded soldiers undergoing treatment. (ILKHA)