Al Jazeera: Turkey launches new offensive against Kurdish rebels in Iraq
Ankara says the air and ground operation, which started Sunday night, is targeting PKK fighters in northern Iraq.
Turkey has launched a new air and ground offensive against Kurdish fighters in northern Iraq, defence minister Hulusi Akar said.
Commando units and special forces, backed by unmanned aerial vehicles and attack helicopters involved in Operation Claw-Lock, are targeting Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) hideouts in the Metina, Zap and Avashin-Basyan regions of northern Iraq, Akar said on Monday.
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Turkey Launches New Military Offensive Against The Kurds In Northern Iraq
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Turkish Forces Attack Kurdish Rebel Positions in Iraq -- VOA
Turkish military targets 'PKK's heartland in Iraq' in new ground operation -- Middle East Eye
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