Turkish airstrikes destroy 17 terror targets in northern Iraq

Published November 24,2023

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Turkish safety forces carried out air operations in northern Iraq, destroying 17 terror targets and “neutralizing” many terrorists, the Turkish National Defense Ministry mentioned on Friday.

The operations have been carried out within the Gara, Metina, Hakurk and Qandil areas to “eliminate terrorist attacks against Türkiye and its security forces from north of 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,” the assertion mentioned.

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

Numerous terrorists have been additionally “neutralized” within the operations, throughout which Turkish-made munitions have been used, the ministry added.

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

PKK terrorists typically cover 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.