Turkey conducted airstrikes on suspected Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq following an attack on a defence company, resulting in at least five deaths. The National Intelligence Organisation targeted strategic locations used by the PKK and Syrian Kurdish militia, aiming at military, intelligence, energy, and infrastructure facilities. The assault involved armed drones and destroyed over 30 targets in the aerial offensive. The attack on the TUSAS premises in Ankara, which left four people dead, prompted the airstrikes. TUSAS, known for producing aircraft and defence systems, plays a crucial role in Turkey’s fight against Kurdish militants.
The incident occurred amidst discussions about the possible parole of PKK’s imprisoned leader if he renounces violence and dissolves the organization. The PKK has been engaged in a long-standing conflict with Turkey, resulting in thousands of casualties. The Western allies also consider the PKK a terrorist group. The motive behind the attack and the subsequent airstrikes remains unclear, as the PKK has not made any statements regarding the events.