TERRORISTS CAPTURED IN ŞIRNAK OPERATION
İçişleri Bakanı Ali Yerlikaya announced on his social media account that 4 members of a separatist terrorist organization were captured using a paramotor. The operation took place in the Düğün Dağı area of Uludere district in Şırnak, where 2 aerial vehicles were detected making an intrusion from the Iraqi border into Turkish territory by the Akıncı UAVs. Yerlikaya stated, “As a result of our Border Eagles detecting the border violation; The terrorists were fired upon by SİHA, J-İHA, and Gendarmerie ATAK Attack Helicopters.” The Interior Minister also mentioned that various equipment and weapons were seized from the terrorists who were evaluated to be planning an attack.
RECOGNITION FOR THE SECURITY FORCES
Yerlikaya congratulated the operation conducted by the Land Forces Command and the Brave Gendarmerie, saying “May Allah not harm you. The prayers of the nation are with you.” The captured items from the terrorists included 2 M-16 Assault Rifles, 2 M-4 Carbines, 2 mobile phones, a laser meter, 2 Glock Pistols, 3 magazines, 6 battery blocks, a motorcycle battery, and fortification materials.
COMMENDATION AND PRAYERS
In his post, Yerlikaya commended the security forces for their successful operation against the terrorists. He also extended his prayers for their safety and success in future missions.