Türkiye announces details of plan to eliminate PKK in northern Iraq

The details of Türkiye's plan to completely eradicate the PKK terrorist group in northern Iraq have been announced.

Report informs, citing Turkish media sources, that efforts are underway to create a collaborative action center within Iraq.

A strategic location will be chosen for the establishment of this center, aimed at the total removal of the PKK from the area. The PKK’s strongholds in the Qandil, Sinjar, Mahmur, Sulaymaniyah, and Gara regions will be targeted for clearance.

Türkiye is actively engaging in diplomatic discussions with Iraq to fortify border security. Following the identification of PKK strongholds, a detailed operational plan for those specific areas will be formulated.

The Turkish Minister of National Defense, Yashar Guler, has declared the initiation of a new military campaign in Iraq, expressing confidence that Türkiye will resolve the terrorist issue by this summer.

Additionally, it’s noteworthy that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to make his inaugural visit to Iraq in 12 years, later this year.