Iraq: Turkish Military Launches First Land Operation In 9 Years

[TheCamelGuy]

https://worldview.stratfor.com/situ...ilitary-launches-first-land-operation-9-years

For the first time in nine years, the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) launched a land operation in northern Iraq targeting the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), Hurriyet Daily News reported Oct. 18. The aim is to prevent PKK militants from conducting cross-border attacks, maintain border security and secure routes of passage for Turkish soldiers to military bases in Iraq. The last time the TSK launched a land campaign in Iraq was in 2008, also to target PKK camps. A ceasefire between Turkey and the PKK collapsed in 2015, leading to an increase in violence ever since.

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Operation Sun 2008 was the last I believe, this comes in good time to stretch the PKK, no objection from Baghdad as we can see.

 

[Endurance]

 

[WaLeEdK2]

When did the operation begin?

 

[Saithan]

Turkish army engages in northern Iraq for first time in nine years

The Turkish military has launched a land operation against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in northern Iraq, stating that its aim is to “prevent PKK militants from threatening border security.”

The operation is the first time in nine years that Turkish land forces have engaged in Iraq.

Commando units entered the Zap region of Iraq after crossing from the Çukurca district of the southeastern province of Hakkari. The move, which is part of “Operation Zap,” came after the military determined an increase in movement of outlawed militants in the area, Doğan News Agency reported on Oct. 18.

A total of 21 PKK militants have been “neutralized” since the air-supported operations began on Oct. 16, according to statements made by the military. Authorities use the word “neutralized” to refer to militants who are killed, wounded or captured.

Four soldiers were killed in two separate PKK bomb attacks in Zap, according to the army, which revealed the identities of the soldiers as Furkan Aydın, İlhan Sezer, Seçkin Arıkan and Adem Gezer.

Airstrikes were subsequently carried out in the area with warplanes and armed drones.

The aim of the operation is to “neutralize” PKK militants preparing cross-border attacks, maintain border security and secure the passage routes of Turkish soldiers to the military base regions in northern Iraq, according to the military.

The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) has been conducting airstrikes in northern Iraq in order to prevent PKK militants’ infiltration, while also aiming to stop the militants from moving between Iraq and Syria.

The operation is the TSK’s first land move in Zap in nine years. The last one, “Operation Sun,” took place in 2008 and was carried out to destroy PKK camps in the region.

Meanwhile, a military drill that was launched on Sept. 18 near the Habur border gate in the Silopi district of the southeastern province of Şırnak is continuing.

The third stage of that drill, which began on Sept. 26, includes the participation of the Iraqi armed forces and related units.

source: http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/tu...hern-iraq-for-first-time-in-nine-years-121032

 

[xenon54 out]

It was about time, pkk needs a good lesson once again.

 

[Mr.Department]

I guess base is Kani Masi base. One of the smaller bases.

 

[TheCamelGuy]

KRG will be cut off from YPG completely, this is the plan Turkey-Iraq agreed upon when they reached an agreement to open a border at Faysh Khabur / Habur area, the ISF line will cut through the 2 Kurdish controlled area's (YPG-KDP).

 

[Pax Ottomana]

Expect the bellydancer Haider al-Abadi to protest the "unauthorized Turkish incursion" any moment now.

 

[Khagan1923]

Is our government equiping our soldiers on purpose with outdated equipment and tech in the south-east?

 

[Mr.Department]

Expect the bellydancer Haider al-Abadi to protest the "unauthorized Turkish incursion" any moment now.

Belly Dancing is oriental In Konya they like tepsi dance .

 

[kartal1]

Is our government equiping our soldiers on purpose with outdated equipment and tech in the south-east?

Ive heard only rumors on that matter but its full of theory of conspiration. Maybe yes maybe no.

 

[Pax Ottomana]

Is our government equiping our soldiers on purpose with outdated equipment and tech in the south-east?

Not sure what you mean by that. It depends on the mission. Our troops are equipped with only what they request. You want to be as light as possible up on the cliffs and mountains. No one wants to carry extra weight that they don't use or need. They're routinely supplied with trucks and helicopters anyway.

You can see soldiers with bare attack harnesses and AKs, as well as fully equipped, armed and armored soldiers with mini UAVs. That's pretty frigging hi-tech all around the world. So it all depends on the mission.

 

[Saithan]

In other words, they're equipped with what they feel is necessary and reliable. Aside from the mini UAV that could be Bayraktar's, no weapons or the likes that's made in turkey ?

 

[NoOne'sBoy]

helmets look really ugly and the soldiers look skinny compared to yanks

 

[era_shield]

the soldiers look skinny compared to yanks