Turkey Launches Airstrikes on PKK in Iraq, Syria

In response to a deadly attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) that killed five and injured over 20, Turkey launched airstrikes targeting Kurdish militant positions in Iraq and Syria, destroying more than 30 targets associated with the PKK. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya indicated that the attackers were likely members of the PKK, which has a history of conflict with Turkey. Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler emphasized the government's commitment to pursuing PKK militants relentlessly. Witnesses described the attackers' assault at TUSAS as involving gunfire and explosives, which led to a brief lockdown of the facility. Turkish officials condemned the attack, and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed strong disapproval while attending the BRICS Summit in Russia. The situation highlights the ongoing conflict between Turkey and Kurdish groups, particularly in the context of attacks on strategic defense establishments.