The Ministry of National Defense of Turkey announced the destruction of 16 targets during an air operation in the north of Iraq.
The Ministry of the Ministry says that in accordance with the right to self -defense arising from Article 51 of the UN Charter, an air operation was carried out against terrorist organizations in the areas of Metin, Gara, Hakurk and ASOS in the north of Iraq.
“In order to prevent terrorist attacks on our people and security forces from the north of Iraq by neutralizing the RSC/KSK and other terrorist elements and ensuring the safety of our borders in accordance with the right to self -defense arising from Article 51 of the UN Charter, in the areas of Metin, Gara, Hakurk and ASOS in the north of Iraq on December 29, 2023 at 17.30 local time an air operation was carried out against the goals of terrorists, ”the Ministry of Defense said in a statement.
It is noted that the result of air strikes destroyed 16 objects consisting of caves, shelters, bunkers, shelters and warehouses used by a separatist terrorist organization in which high -ranking members of these organizations were allegedly hidden.
“As a result of the operations, a large number of terrorists were neutralized, while domestic and national ammunitions were maximally used. During operations against terrorists, all precautions are taken so as not to damage the civilian population, friendly elements, historical and cultural values and the environment . The fight against terrorism will continue until a single terrorist remains in this geography, ”the department emphasizes.