Turkish air strikes kill 13 PKK militants in northern Iraq

The Turkish Armed Forces have neutralized 13 PKK militants in air strikes conducted in the Hakurk and Gara regions of northern Iraq.
The Ministry of National Defense released a statement confirming the operation, emphasizing the ongoing efforts “to eradicate terrorism at its source”. The statement highlighted the unpredictable and relentless nature of the Turkish military's operations in the region.
This latest strike comes as part of Türkiye's ongoing counter-terrorism operations in northern Iraq, aimed at dismantling the PKK's infrastructure and preventing cross-border attacks. (ILKHA)
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