Türkiye launches nationwide operation against PKK/YPG, 176 suspects nabbed

Turkish police conducting an operation. (AA Photo)

Türkiye's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya shared details about a recent operation conducted in response to a terrorist attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI).

In a post on his official X account, Yerlikaya announced that 176 suspected members of terrorist organizations were apprehended during operations carried out across 31 provinces.

https://twitter.com/AliYerlikaya/status/1849714513194496135

He emphasized, "We will continue our struggle with determination until the last terrorist is neutralized for the peace, unity, and solidarity of our nation!"

Operation details

The operation was conducted in coordination with the Chief Public Prosecutor's Offices and the Intelligence Department of the General Directorate of Security.

Provincial police conducted raids in Adana, Ankara, Antalya, Aydin, Balikesir, Bitlis, Bursa, Denizli, Diyarbakir, Erzincan, Erzurum, Elazig, Gaziantep, Hakkari, Hatay, Igdir, Istanbul, Izmir, Kars, Kocaeli, Konya, Malatya, Manisa, Mersin, Nevsehir, Siirt, Sanliurfa, Sirnak, Tekirdag, Tunceli and Van. Authorities discovered that the suspects:

Engaged in activities within terrorist organizations
Were involved in the organization's youth structures,
Provided financial support to these groups
Conducted propaganda for terrorist organizations through their social media accounts
Participated in unlawful demonstrations that included roadblocks, tire burning, throwing stones, fireworks and Molotov cocktails