Turkey Launches Air Strikes Against PKK in Response to Deadly Ankara Attack

The Turkish Defense Ministry has confirmed that it conducted an air operation targeting 32 positions of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and its allies in northern Iraq and Syria. This military response follows a recent terrorist attack in Ankara that left at least five people dead and several others injured. The Turkish government has attributed the attack to the PKK, which it designates as a terrorist organization. The air strikes were described as a self-defense measure under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, emphasizing Turkey's right to protect its national security. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya reported that the attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industries Company (TUSAŞ) resulted in five fatalities and 22 injuries, while two assailants were neutralized during the incident. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned the attack, labeling it as a terrorist act carried out by unidentified individuals using weapons and explosives. TUSAŞ is a significant player in Turkey's defense sector, known for producing advanced military technology including the Kaan fighter aircraft.