Turkish forces eliminate 9 PKK/YPG terrorists in northern Iraq, Syria

The Turkish Ministry of National Defense announced Monday that nine PKK/YPG terrorists were eliminated in operations conducted in northern Iraq and Syria.

Details of operations

According to a statement from the Türkiye Ministry of National Defense, the Turkish Armed Forces carried out operations in the Claw-Lock region and the Qandil area of northern Iraq, resulting in the elimination of eight PKK/YPG terrorists.

Additionally, one PKK/YPG terrorist identified in the Euphrates Shield region in northern Syria was eliminated.

Türk Silahlı Kuvvetlerimiz, milletimizden aldığı güçle terörist temizliğine güçlü şekilde devam ediyor.

Irak’ın kuzeyindeki Pençe-Kilit Operasyonu ve Kandil bölgelerinde tespit edilen 8 PKK’lı terörist ile Suriye'nin kuzeyindeki Fırat Kalkanı bölgesinde belirlenen 1 PKK/YPG'li… pic.twitter.com/yNjTmbYB7h

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“We are determined and determined to destroy terrorism at its source,” the ministry added.