Turkish Armed Forces neutralize 12 PKK members in northern Iraq

In a statement released earlier Wednesday, the ministry praised the efforts of the Turkish Armed Forces. "Our heroic Turkish Armed Forces neutralized 12 PKK terrorists detected in the Gara and Hakurk regions in northern Iraq with an air operation," the statement read.

The operation is part of ongoing efforts by the Turkish government to combat the PKK, which it considers a terrorist organization.

Further details about the operation have not been released at this time. The ministry's statement did not specify when the operation took place or provide any further details about the individuals neutralized in the operation. (ILKHA)