The Turkish armed forces conducted air strikes in northern Iraq, targeting the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and destroying 20 of their facilities, including hideouts and storage areas. The Turkish Defense Ministry reported that many militants were 'neutralized' during these operations, a term typically indicating that they were killed. These strikes were part of ongoing efforts to eliminate PKK bases, particularly in the regions of Metina, Gara, Zap, Hakurk, Qandil, and Asos. Since 2015, Turkey has claimed to have neutralized around 40,000 PKK members as part of its long-standing conflict with the group, which has resulted in over 40,000 deaths. The Turkish military has emphasized that precautions were taken to minimize impact on civilians and the environment. In a related operation, 17 PKK and YPG terrorists were neutralized in northern Iraq and Syria, further indicating Turkey's commitment to combating these groups across borders.