Turkey: 12 PKK Terrorists Neutralized in Northern Iraq

The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced today, Saturday, that 12 members of the terrorist organization "PKK" have been neutralized as part of the ongoing "Claw-Lock" operation against the group's strongholds in northern Iraq. The ministry indicated in a statement that "Turkish forces neutralized the terrorists after monitoring them in the Metina region of northern Iraq." The statement confirmed that "the Turkish armed forces continue to destroy terrorist hideouts and dens." On April 17, 2022, Turkey launched the "Claw-Lock" operation against PKK strongholds in the Metina, Zap, and Avashin-Basyan areas of northern Iraq. The PKK has established its base in the Qandil Mountains and is active in various cities, regions, and valleys, launching attacks from there into Turkey.