Turkish forces 'neutralize' 3 PKK terrorists in northern Iraq
Terrorists targeted in Operation Claw-Lock zone near Turkish border, according to National Defense Ministry
By Faruk Zorlu
ANKARA (AA) - Turkish security forces "neutralized" three PKK terrorists near the Turkish border in northern Iraq, authorities said on Monday.
The terrorists were targeted in the Operation Claw-Lock zone, the Turkish National Defense Ministry said on Twitter.
Separately, two terrorists attempting to escape into a cave in the Qandil area in northern Iraq were neutralized in a drone strike, the ministry said.
Turkish authorities use the term "neutralize" to imply the terrorists in question surrendered or were killed or captured.
Türkiye launched Operation Claw-Lock in April to target the PKK terror organization's hideouts in Iraq's northern Metina, Zap, and Avasin-Basyan regions, near the Turkish border.
It was initiated after Operations Claw-Tiger and Claw-Eagle to root out terrorists hiding in northern Iraq and plotting cross-border attacks in Türkiye.
In its more than 35-year terror campaign against Türkiye, the PKK – listed as a terrorist organization by Türkiye, the US and EU – has been responsible for the deaths of over 40,000 people, including women, children and infants.
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