Turkish airstrikes destroy 13 terror targets in northern Iraq

Published December 11,2023

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Turkish safety forces carried out air operations in northern Iraq, destroying 13 terror targets and “neutralizing” many senior terrorists, the Turkish National Defense Ministry mentioned on Monday.

The operations had been carried out within the Gara, Metina, Hakurk and Qandil areas to “eliminate terrorist attacks against Türkiye and its security forces from northern Iraq by neutralizing members of the PKK/KCK terror group and other terrorist elements and to ensure border security in line with the self-defense rights arising from Article 51 of the UN Charter,” a ministry assertion mentioned.

The targets included caves, bunkers, shelters and warehouses thought-about to be housing ringleaders of the phobia group, it mentioned.

Numerous terrorists had been additionally “neutralized” within the operations, throughout which Turkish-made ammunition had been used, the assertion added.

Turkish authorities use the time period “neutralize” to indicate the terrorists in query surrendered or had been killed or captured.

PKK terrorists usually disguise out in northern Iraq to plot cross-border assaults in Türkiye.

“During this operation, every possible precaution was taken to safeguard innocent civilians, friendly elements, historical and cultural landmarks, and the environment from any harm,” it added.

In its greater than 35-year terror marketing campaign in opposition to Türkiye, the PKK — listed as a terrorist group by Türkiye, the U.S., and EU — has been liable for the deaths of greater than 40,000 folks, together with ladies, youngsters, and infants.