Turkish intelligence eliminates terrorist PKK/YPG's so-called leader in Tel Rifaat, Syria
Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) neutralized Yasar Cekik, one of the PKK/YPG's so-called leaders in the Tel Rifaat region of Syria, who is in the red category on the terrorism wanted list. (AA Photo)
December 02, 2024 10:50 AM GMT+03:00
The Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) eliminated Yasar Cekik, PKK/YPG's so-called leader in Syria's Tel Rifaat region, listed in the red category of Türkiye's terrorism wanted list.
The operation was conducted in the Tel Rifaat region of Syria, according to security sources.
MIT, terörden arananlar listesinde kirmizi kategoride yer alan PKK/YPG’nin sözde sorumlularindan Yasar Çekik'i Suriye'nin Tel Rifat bölgesinde etkisiz hale getirdi. ( AA - Anadolu Ajansi )MIT, terörden arananlar listesinde kirmizi kategoride yer alan PKK/YPG’nin sözde sorumlularindan Yasar Çekik'i Suriye'nin Tel Rifat bölgesinde etkisiz hale getirdi. ( AA - Anadolu Ajansi )MIT, terörden arananlar listesinde kirmizi kategoride yer alan PKK/YPG’nin sözde sorumlularindan Yasar Çekik'i Suriye'nin Tel Rifat bölgesinde etkisiz hale getirdi. ( AA - Anadolu Ajansi )MIT, terörden arananlar listesinde kirmizi kategoride yer alan PKK/YPG’nin sözde sorumlularindan Yasar Çekik'i Suriye'nin Tel Rifat bölgesinde etkisiz hale getirdi. ( AA - Anadolu Ajansi )
Background on Yasar Cekik's activities
Cekik joined the terrorist organization in 1993 and played a significant role in orchestrating multiple deadly attacks targeting Turkish security forces:
- In 2010, he led an assault on the Hantepe Gendarmerie Station in the Cukurca district of Hakkari, resulting in the deaths of six soldiers.
- In 2011, he planned and ordered an attack on the Kekliktepe outpost, targeting the Cukurca Gendarmerie Commando Company and the 1st Mechanized Infantry Battalion, which claimed the lives of 24 soldiers.
Tracking and operation in Syria
The MIT determined that Cekik had continued his terrorist activities in the Shahba region of Syria, targeting Turkish and allied forces. Recognized as a high-priority target, Cekik was also subject to an Interpol Red Notice.
MIT, terörden arananlar listesinde kirmizi kategoride yer alan PKK/YPG’nin sözde sorumlularindan Yasar Çekik'i Suriye'nin Tel Rifat bölgesinde etkisiz hale getirdi. ( AA - Anadolu Ajansi )MIT, terörden arananlar listesinde kirmizi kategoride yer alan PKK/YPG’nin sözde sorumlularindan Yasar Çekik'i Suriye'nin Tel Rifat bölgesinde etkisiz hale getirdi. ( AA - Anadolu Ajansi )
Following extensive surveillance, MIT launched a precision operation in Tel Rifaat, eliminating the senior operative. MIT has been actively pursuing high-ranking PKK/YPG terrorist figures in Türkiye, Iraq and Syria to disrupt the group's operational capacity.
December 02, 2024 10:50 AM GMT+03:00
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