Armed Attack on Turkish Soldiers: Casualties Reported

An armed attack has occurred against Turkish military personnel in Iraq, resulting in casualties. This was reported by the Turkish Ministry of Defense, as local media outlets confirm.

The attack took place within the operational area of Turkey's "Claw-Lock" military operation. Three soldiers have been killed: Necdet Çalış, Emrah Gündüz, and Fevzi Kızıltaş. Additionally, another injured soldier has been hospitalized.

Turkey initiated its latest cross-border operation, "Claw-Lock," in northern Iraq in April 2022. The operation aims to cleanse the region of supporters of the Kurdistan Workers' Party, which is banned in Turkey.