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Turkish forces eliminate 16 PKK terrorists in ongoing ops

Turkish forces eliminate 16 PKK terrorists in ongoing ops Two armed Turkish soldiers and a Turkish military helicopter in the air. (AA Photo)
By Newsroom
Jul 28, 2024 5:04 PM

The Ministry of National Defense announced that 16 terrorists were eliminated in operations conducted in the regions of Asos, Hakurk, Gara and the Euphrates Shield area in Syria.

In a statement shared on social media, the ministry emphasized the Turkish Armed Forces continue their anti-terrorism efforts without interruption.

The statement included the following details: “Our heroic Turkish Armed Forces have eliminated 11 PKK terrorists detected in the Asos, Hakurk and Gara regions in northern Iraq and five PKK/YPG terrorists identified in the Euphrates Shield region in northern Syria.”

“Our operations will continue resolutely until there are no terrorists left in the area,” the statement added.

Listed as a terrorist organization by Türkiye, the U.S. and the EU, the PKK is responsible for over 40,000 deaths in its nearly 40-year campaign of terror against Türkiye.

The YPG is the PKK’s extension in Syria.

Last Updated:  Jul 29, 2024 10:41 AM
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