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Türkiye eliminates 9 PKK/YPG terrorists in northern Syria

Türkiye eliminates 9 PKK/YPG terrorists in northern Syria Personnel of the Special Forces Command, the most elite unit of the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF), take part in paramedic level training to overcome challenging situations during operations in Ankara, Turkiye on November 15, 2024. (AA Photo)
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Nov 24, 2024 1:33 PM

Turkish security forces eliminated nine PKK/YPG terrorists in northern Syria, the National Defense Ministry announced on Sunday.

The operation targeted terrorists in the regions covered by Operation Euphrates Shield and Operation Peace Spring, according to the ministry’s post on X.

https://twitter.com/tcsavunma/status/1860621640905728477
Official X Account of the Republic of the Türkiye Ministry of National Defence’s post on X

Republic of the Türkiye Ministry of National Defense, “Our Turkish Armed Forces are giving terrorists no respite!” said in a post on X and added: “We continue and will continue our struggle with great determination and resolve to save our noble nation from the scourge of terrorism!”

Türkiye eliminates 9 PKK/YPG terrorists in northern Syria
ANKARA, TURKIYE – NOVEMBER 15: The personnel of the Special Forces Command, the most elite unit of the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF), popularly known as the “maroon berets”, continue their paramedic level trainings to save lives in Ankara, Turkiye on November 15, 2024. Professional soldiers serving in the Land, Naval and Air Forces apply to the Turkish Special Forces Command on a voluntary basis and undergo a challenging training process. After completing their training, the personnel are then subjected to new trainings according to their designated areas of specialization.
( Erçin Ertürk – Anadolu Agency )
Türkiye eliminates 9 PKK/YPG terrorists in northern Syria
ANKARA, TURKIYE – NOVEMBER 15: The personnel of the Special Forces Command, the most elite unit of the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF), popularly known as the “maroon berets”, continue their paramedic level trainings to save lives in Ankara, Turkiye on November 15, 2024. Professional soldiers serving in the Land, Naval and Air Forces apply to the Turkish Special Forces Command on a voluntary basis and undergo a challenging training process. After completing their training, the personnel are then subjected to new trainings according to their designated areas of specialization.
( Erçin Ertürk – Anadolu Agency )
Türkiye eliminates 9 PKK/YPG terrorists in northern Syria
ANKARA, TURKIYE – NOVEMBER 15: The personnel of the Special Forces Command, the most elite unit of the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF), popularly known as the “maroon berets”, continue their paramedic level trainings to save lives in Ankara, Turkiye on November 15, 2024. Professional soldiers serving in the Land, Naval and Air Forces apply to the Turkish Special Forces Command on a voluntary basis and undergo a challenging training process. After completing their training, the personnel are then subjected to new trainings according to their designated areas of specialization.
( Erçin Ertürk – Anadolu Agency )
Türkiye eliminates 9 PKK/YPG terrorists in northern Syria
ANKARA, TURKIYE – NOVEMBER 15: The personnel of the Special Forces Command, the most elite unit of the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF), popularly known as the “maroon berets”, continue their paramedic level trainings to save lives in Ankara, Turkiye on November 15, 2024. Professional soldiers serving in the Land, Naval and Air Forces apply to the Turkish Special Forces Command on a voluntary basis and undergo a challenging training process. After completing their training, the personnel are then subjected to new trainings according to their designated areas of specialization.
( Erçin Ertürk – Anadolu Agency )

Türkiye’s operations in northern Syria

Türkiye has conducted a series of anti-terror operations in northern Syria since 2016 to counter terrorist activities and establish secure zones. These include:

  • Operation Euphrates Shield (2016): Aimed at preventing the formation of a terror corridor.
  • Operation Olive Branch (2018): Focused on removing terrorist elements.
  • Operation Peace Spring (2019): Designed to ensure a peaceful resettlement for displaced residents.

The PKK, which is classified as a terrorist organization by Türkiye, the US, and the EU, has been active in its campaign against Türkiye for over four decades.

This campaign has resulted in the deaths of more than 40,000 individuals, including women and children.

The YPG, regarded as the Syrian offshoot of the PKK, has been a focal point of Türkiye’s security operations in the region.

Last Updated:  Nov 24, 2024 1:36 PM