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Turkish Defense Ministry says 13 PKK terrorists eliminated in Northern Iraq

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By Newsroom
Jul 30, 2024 11:11 AM

The Turkish Ministry of National Defense announced that 13 PKK terrorists were neutralized in an air operation in northern Iraq.

The statement from the Ministry included the following:

We are making northern Iraq a no-go zone for terrorists. Our brave Turkish Armed Forces have neutralized 13 PKK terrorists identified in the Gara and Haftanin regions through an air operation.

Ministry of National Defense

The Ministry’s statement also emphasized: “We will continue our fight with great determination and resolve to rid our noble nation of the scourge of terrorism.”

The PKK/YPG terrorist organization has killed thousands of Turkish citizens since its first attack in Siirt in 1981.

Last Updated:  Jul 30, 2024 11:11 AM