World Courant
ISTANBUL
A Turkish soldier was killed in clashes with terrorists in northern Iraq on Friday, Türkiye’s Nationwide Protection Ministry introduced.
Infantry Employees Sergeant Mehmet Ali Horoz was killed in an engagement with terrorists throughout search and sweep efforts within the Claw-Lock operation zone, the ministry mentioned in an announcement.
“We want Allah’s mercy on our martyr who misplaced his life on this incident, which has brought on us deep ache and sorrow, and our condolences and endurance to his bereaved household, the Turkish Armed Forces and our noble nation,” mentioned the ministry.
Three terrorists have been “neutralized” through the encounter, it added, noting that operations within the space have been ongoing. Turkish authorities use the time period “neutralize” to indicate the terrorists in query surrendered or have been killed or captured.
The terrorists’ affiliation was not specified, however the PKK terror group has been identified to be energetic within the area.
In its almost 40-year terror marketing campaign towards Türkiye, the PKK — listed as a terrorist group by Türkiye, the US, and EU — has been answerable for the deaths of greater than 40,000 folks, together with ladies, youngsters, and infants.
Türkiye launched Operation Claw-Lock in April 2022 to focus on the PKK terror group’s hideouts in Iraq’s northern Metina, Zap, and Avasin-Basyan areas close to the Turkish border.
A number of high-ranking Turkish officers additionally supplied their condolences.
“I want Allah’s mercy upon our heroic soldier, Infantry Employees Sergeant Mehmet Ali Horoz, who was martyred within the Pence-Kilit Operation zone. I prolong my condolences and endurance to his household and family members,” Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz mentioned on X, additionally wishing solace to the Turkish nation.
Nationwide Protection Minister Yasar Guler additionally wished “Allah’s mercy upon our heroic martyr, on behalf of myself and the members of the Ministry of Nationwide Protection.” He additionally supplied condolences and wished endurance to Horoz’s household and the nation.
“On behalf of myself and the members of the Turkish Armed Forces, I want Allah’s mercy upon our heroic comrade-in-arms, endurance and condolences to his grieving household and relations,” Chief of Common Employees Metin Gurak mentioned.
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