Turkey has intensified its military operations against the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in northern Iraq, conducting airstrikes that reportedly neutralized multiple targets, including PKK caves and bases in areas such as Hakurk and Gara. On September 16, a Turkish drone strike targeted a meeting in the Makhmour camp, resulting in one PKK member killed and two others injured, including a senior official. The Turkish Defense Ministry announced that six PKK members were eliminated in various operations across northern Iraq and Syria, emphasizing their commitment to combating terrorism. The PKK has been involved in a long-standing insurgency against Turkey since 1984, initially seeking an independent Kurdish state but later shifting to demands for greater rights and autonomy. Turkey maintains numerous military outposts in Iraq as part of its ongoing efforts against the PKK. The situation remains fluid with continuous reports of military actions and their consequences.