Turkey Attacks PKK Targets Following TUSAS Assault
Turkey continues airstrikes against PKK in response to terrorist attack on TUSAS, raising international concerns over escalating violence.
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Following a deadly assault at Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) attributed to the PKK, Turkey launched airstrikes on suspected militant bases in Syria and Iraq. The attack, which left five dead and over 20 injured, saw two assailants, armed with assault rifles, initiate gunfire and detonate explosives. Turkey's National Intelligence Organization targeted multiple locations related to the PKK, emphasizing its commitment to retaliate. Meanwhile, international condemnation is rising, especially following civilian casualties reported from Turkish strikes in Syria. The evolving situation raises concerns over potential escalations in the ongoing internal conflict and international diplomatic relations.
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