The Turkish special forces (commando) managed to neutralize 831 terrorists within 7 months as part of the claw operations against the PKK organization in northern Iraq.
On April 23, 2021, Turkey launched Operation Claw “Lightning” and “Thunderbolt” simultaneously against PKK terrorists in the areas of “Matina” and “Afshin-Basyan” in northern Iraq.
According to information received from the Turkish Ministry of Defense on Saturday, the claw operations are continuing against the terrorist organization’s elements.
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She explained that the Turkish forces seized 1,281 weapons and 316,046 ammunition during the operations.
It also destroyed 1,407 shelters and caves belonging to the terrorist organization, and 1,812 explosive devices.
A new observation showed the progress made by the Special Forces in the rugged terrain and their crossing of narrow tunnels to enter caves used by terrorists.
