In an escalation of violence in Iraq, three fighters of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) were killed in an airstrike, for which the Turkish army is held responsible. This incident, which occurred in the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan, highlights the persistent tensions between Turkey and the PKK, a group considered terrorist by Ankara and its Western allies. Local authorities report one commander killed, as well as two other members, thus underscoring the devastating impact of this military operation.
According to official sources, a recent drone attack resulted in the death of three members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in Iraq. This incident occurred in the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan, specifically in the Mawat sector, located in Sulaimaniyah province. Kurdish authorities attribute this strike to the Turkish army, which regularly conducts operations aimed at neutralizing PKK positions in this unstable region.
Context of tensions between Turkey and the PKK
This drone attack fits into a context of persistent tensions between Turkey and the PKK, which is considered by Ankara and its Western allies as a terrorist organization. The PKK has been waging an armed struggle against the Turkish state for several decades, leading to frequent Turkish military interventions, both airborne and land-based, in Iraq. During a visit in January to Baghdad, the Turkish Foreign Minister expressed the need for regional cooperation to combat the PKK.
Repercussions of this military strike
The repercussions of this attack are manifold. In particular, two fighters from the PKK are reported missing, raising concerns about the increase in violence in the region. At the same time, the Iraqi government has recently hardened its tone against the PKK, placing it on a list of prohibited organizations. The situation remains fragile, and the dialogue between Baghdad and Ankara for joint action against the PKK could be tested by such acts.
