Turkish forces conduct air strikes against PKK/KCK targets in Northern Iraq

The Turkish Ministry of National Defense (MSB) announced on Saturday that it had conducted air strikes against PKK/KCK terrorists in the Gara region of northern Iraq.

Ekleme: 16.09.2023 11:21:36 / Güncelleme: 16.09.2023 11:21:36 / English News / Ankara Haberleri
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The ministry said that the strikes were carried out in line with Turkey's right to self-defense under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.

The ministry said that 31 targets, including caves, shelters, and warehouses used by the PKK/KCK, were destroyed in the strikes.

The ministry emphasized that the strikes were carried out “in order to neutralize PKK/KCK and other terrorist elements; to eliminate terrorist attacks against our people and security forces from Northern Iraq and to ensure our border security.” (ILKHA)