Turkish Armed Forces Clash with PKK-KADEK

Reportedly, a conflict arose between security forces and a group of PKK-KADEK fighters in the late hours of the night in a remote area around the Yilan Mountains.

It was also mentioned that security forces are continuing their operations and that the number of (terrorist) casualties was likely to rise.

The PKK-KADEK has long sought refuge in the remote mountainous regions between Turkey and Iraq’s border.

Turkey has promised the US that it would participate in the reconstruction of Iraq. As a condition for its cooperation, Ankara demanded that the US do whatever was necessary to eliminate the group’s presence in Northern Iraq.

It is believed that, under this pressure, PKK-KADEK officials are stepping up their campaign.