Airstrikes in northern Iraq

In a written statement issued by the MSB, it was stated: “In order to neutralize the PKK/KCK and other terrorist elements, to eliminate terrorist attacks against our people and security forces from northern Iraq, and to ensure our border security; 

In accordance with our right to self-defense arising from Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, airstrikes were carried out on December 1, 2023, at 18:30 against terrorist targets located in the Gara, Metina, Hakurk, and Kandil regions of northern Iraq, and 16 targets consisting of caves, bunkers, shelters, and depots used by the Separatist Terrorist Organization (BTÖ), which were assessed to also contain terrorists at the leadership level, were destroyed.”

The statement continued: “In the operations conducted, a large number of terrorists were neutralized by using the maximum amount of domestic and national ammunition. The Turkish Armed Forces, which emerged from the bosom of our noble nation, will continue the fight against terrorism with determination and resolve until not a single terrorist remains, for the survival and security of our country and our nation, just as it has in the past. 

During these operations, every measure was taken to ensure that innocent civilians, friendly elements, historical and cultural assets, and the environment were not harmed.”

News Source: İHA