Türkiye ‘neutralizes’ 13 PKK terrorists in northern Iraq
Turkish security forces neutralized at least 13 PKK terrorists in northern Iraq on Friday, following an operation in the Gara and Hakurk regions, the National Defense Ministry announced. The PKK, which has waged a 40-year terror campaign, uses northern Iraq as a base for attacks on Türkiye.
- Türkiye
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 03:26 | 29 November 2024
- Modified Date: 03:26 | 29 November 2024
Turkish security forces neutralized at least 13 PKK terrorists in northern Iraq, the National Defense Ministry said on Friday.
The terrorists were targeted in an operation in the Gara and Hakurk regions, the ministry said on X.
Turkish authorities use the term "neutralize" to imply the terrorists in question surrendered or were killed or captured.
The PKK is known for using northern Iraq, near the Turkish border, as a hideout to plot terror attacks against Türkiye.
In its 40-year terror campaign against Türkiye, the PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Türkiye, the US, and EU -- has been responsible for the deaths of over 40,000 people, including women, children, infants and the elderly.
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