Turkish interior minister vows to continue counterterrorism efforts ‘until last terrorist eliminated’

Minister Yerlikaya reaffirms Turkiye’s commitment to counterterrorism, actively conducting relentless, year-round ‘Heroes-42’ operations against the PKK with 518 personnel across multiple regions, aiming to eliminate every terrorist

In a resolute statement, Turkiye’s Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya, affirmed the nation’s ongoing commitment to counterterrorism efforts on Sunday, vowing to persist “until the last terrorist is eliminated.”

The declaration came as Yerlikaya highlighted the ongoing “Heroes-42” operations targeting the PKK terrorist group in various regions across the country.

The minister’s remarks were disseminated through a public post, showcasing the breadth and intensity of the current operations. According to Yerlikaya, the Heroes-42 initiative involves 37 teams comprising 518 gendarmerie personnel. These forces are actively engaged in operations against the PKK, across Cudi Mountain, Gabar Mountain, Beytussebap, and Bestler Dereler regions.

“We are carrying out operations 365 days a year, 4 seasons, 12 months, day and night,” Yerlikaya noted, emphasizing the relentless nature of the operations.

The statement underlined the Turkish government’s unwavering stance against terrorism and its commitment to continuous action irrespective of the time of year or conditions.

In his message, Yerlikaya also expressed his reverence and support for the personnel involved in these operations.

Bölücü Terör Örgütüne (BTÖ) yönelik Cudi Dağı, Gabar Dağı, Beytüşşebap ve Bestler Dereler bölgelerinde 3⃣7⃣ Tim 5⃣1⃣8⃣ Jandarma Personeliyle başlatılan "KAHRAMANLARLAR-42” Operasyonlarımız devam ediyor ??

Operasyonları gerçekleştiren Kahraman Jandarmalarımızın Allah… pic.twitter.com/39D55mJISm

— Ali Yerlikaya (@AliYerlikaya) January 14, 2024

The minister’s communication served not only as an update on the current counterterrorism measures but also as a reaffirmation of Turkiye’s determination to address and eliminate threats posed by terrorist groups like the PKK.

Nine Turkish soldiers were killed in a brutal PKK terror attack on a Turkish base in northern Iraq in Operation Claw-Lock region on Friday.

Source: Newsroom

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