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Over 1,500 attacks on Kurdistan Region of Iraq by Turkish Armed Forces in 2023

CHRISTIAN PEACEMAKER TEAMS REPORT:

Over 1,500 attacks on Kurdistan Region of Iraq by Turkish Armed Forces in 2023

According to the observations of the Christian Peacemaker Teams, in 2023, over 1,500 attacks were carried out by the Turkish Armed Forces in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The majority of these attacks targeted Duhok. Since 2015, at least 152 people have been killed, and 228 others have been injured in these attacks.

22 February 2024

UN Representative for Iraq: 'Attacks by TSK in the north have become the new normal'

UN Representative for Iraq: 'Attacks by TSK in the north have become the new normal'

The UN Special Representative for Iraq stated that the ongoing violence and repeated strikes by third parties in Iraq carry the potential to destabilize and roll back Iraq's hard-won stability. Mentioning the ongoing Turkish military operations in the North, Hennis-Plasschaert said "Just because these attacks have become the new "normal" does not mean they do not seriously compound the risk of new arenas of violence being opened."

8 February 2024

Reports: Turkey's artillery strike kills Russian soldier in northern Syria

Reports: Turkey's artillery strike kills Russian soldier in northern Syria

The army responded to an attack targeting the areas under its control, the Defense Ministry has said.

'Russia and US indirectly support Türkiye's airstrikes'

'Russia and US indirectly support Türkiye's airstrikes'

Assoc. Prof. Arzu Yılmaz from the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr says Türkiye could never carry out air operations in Kurdistan Region of Iraq or in north Syria beyond the knowledge of Russia or the US.

22 November 2022 Selay Dalaklı

Syrian Opposition Forces Seize Control in Al-Bab Center

Syrian Opposition Forces Seize Control in Al-Bab Center

TSK-backed FSA has announced that it has seized control in al-Bab center.

23 February 2017

Headscarf Ban Lifted in Turkish Armed Forces

Headscarf Ban Lifted in Turkish Armed Forces

Women officers, non-commissioned officers and students serving in the Turkish Armed Forces will be allowed to wear headscarves.

22 February 2017

5 More Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Al-Bab

5 More Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Al-Bab

With the five soldiers who lost their lives today in the armed clashes between the Turkish Armed Forces and ISIS in Operation Euphrates Shield carried out in Al-Bab region of Syria, the death toll for the last two days has risen to 10.

9 February 2017

Death Toll in Recent Armed Clashes in Al-Bab Rise to 5

Death Toll in Recent Armed Clashes in Al-Bab Rise to 5

The number of soldiers soldiers who lost their lives in the armed clashes between the Turkish Armed Forces and ISIS in Operation Euphrates Shield carried out in Al-Bab region of Syria yesterday has risen to five.

9 February 2017

Another Soldier Killed in Al-Bab

Another Soldier Killed in Al-Bab

Sergeant Major Ayhan Elmacı has lost his life in an attack launched by ISIS against Turkey’s soldiers, who are deployed in Al-Bab as within the scope of Operation Euphrates Shield.

30 January 2017

1 Soldier Killed, 5 Others Injured in Al-Bab

1 Soldier Killed, 5 Others Injured in Al-Bab

One sergeant major has been killed and five other soldiers have been injured in a clash that erupted between the Turkish Armed Forces and ISIS in Syria’s city of Al-Bab.

26 January 2017

Turkey’s Army Announces 5 Soldiers Killed in Al-Bab

Turkey’s Army Announces 5 Soldiers Killed in Al-Bab

The Turkish Armed Forces has declared that five soldiers were killed and nine others wounded in an attack launched by ISIS with a bomb-laden vehicle in Syria’s region of Al-Bab.

20 January 2017

Soldier Wounded in Al-Bab Dies in Ankara

Soldier Wounded in Al-Bab Dies in Ankara

Injured in ISIS attack in Syria’s al-Bab region, private Bozarslan has lost his life in military hospital in Ankara. Death toll in Operation Euphrates Shield has climbed to 39.

28 December 2016

Soldier Injured in Al-Bab Loses His Life

Soldier Injured in Al-Bab Loses His Life

A soldier wounded in ISIS attack in Syria’s city of al-Bab has lost his life in a hospital he was brought to for treatment in Antep, which increased the death toll to 38 during Operation Euphrates Shield.

26 December 2016

1 Soldier Killed in Al Bab

1 Soldier Killed in Al Bab

Turkish Armed Forces has announced that one soldier has been killed in an attack carried out by ISIS with a bomb-laden car in al Bab province in Syria. Other injured nine soldiers have been brought to Antep and Kilis provinces for treatment.

19 December 2016

6 Soldiers Injured in Al Bab

6 Soldiers Injured in Al Bab

Six soldiers have been injured in attack near Al Bab during Operation Euphrates Shield launched jointly by TSK and FSA into Syria. The injured soldiers have been taken to Kilis.

8 December 2016

ISIS Claims to Kidnap 2 Turkey’s Soldiers

ISIS Claims to Kidnap 2 Turkey’s Soldiers

ISIS has announced that it kidnapped two soldiers in Syria’s Al-Bab province, and the Turkish Armed Forces said “contact has been lost with two soldiers”.

30 November 2016

General Staff: Syrian Jets Killed Our 3 Soldiers in al-Bab

General Staff: Syrian Jets Killed Our 3 Soldiers in al-Bab

General Staff has announced that the military forces of Turkey situated in al-Bab as a part of the Euphrates Shield Operation were bombed by Syrian jets.

24 November 2016

Russia Expresses Concern Over Turkey’s Offensives into Syria

Russia Expresses Concern Over Turkey’s Offensives into Syria

Russia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Lavrov has declared that they are worried about the operations that Turkey launch against the YPG in northern Syria.

21 October 2016

Airstrike by TSK on YPG

Airstrike by TSK on YPG

Turkish Armed Forces has launched an aerial operation on Maarat Umm Hawsh region and launched artillery shootings on villages of Afrin Canton.

20 October 2016

1 Soldier Killed in Syria

1 Soldier Killed in Syria

One soldier has been killed the in the attack launched by ISIS on FSA-held Ziyara on the east of Çobanbey during the Euphrates Shield operation.

Kurtulmuş: Our Presence in Bashiqa Cannot Be Opposed While Iraq is This Fragmented

Kurtulmuş: Our Presence in Bashiqa Cannot Be Opposed While Iraq is This Fragmented

Vice PM Kurtulmuş has said “No one has the right to oppose presence of Turkey’s army in Bashiqa while Iraq has been fragmented this much” in response to Iraqi parliament’s decision.

Çavuşoğlu Statement on Mosul, Raqqa Operations

Çavuşoğlu Statement on Mosul, Raqqa Operations

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu has stressed the importance of the Raqqa and Mosul operations. “If there is no ground operation it is not possible to destroy or even stop DAEŞ (ISIS) with airstrikes alone.”

8 September 2016

Deputy PM Canikli on Euphrates Shield: Four Soldiers, 16 FSA Members killed

Deputy PM Canikli on Euphrates Shield: Four Soldiers, 16 FSA Members killed

Deputy Prime Minister Canikli has announced that four soldiers, 16 FSA members, and approximately 110 members of ISIS and the YPG have been killed as of the 15th day of the operation in Syria.

8 September 2016

Russia Reacts to Turkey’s Offensive in Syria

Russia Reacts to Turkey’s Offensive in Syria

Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared that it is worried of Turkey’s further advancement into Syria and that the operation contravenes international law.

7 September 2016

3 Soldiers Killed in ISIS Attack on Turkish Tank

3 Soldiers Killed in ISIS Attack on Turkish Tank

Three soldiers have been killed and four injured in a rocket attack on a Turkish tank in southern Al-Rai.

7 September 2016

Russia: Turkey Shouldn’t Hit YPG Battling ISIS

Russia: Turkey Shouldn’t Hit YPG Battling ISIS

Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Maria Zakharova has urged Turkey to avoid attacking the YPG and act in coordination with the Syrian Government.

1 September 2016

Turkish Armed Forces: We’ve Hit 20 Positions in Jarablus, Coalition Hit ISIS

Turkish Armed Forces: We’ve Hit 20 Positions in Jarablus, Coalition Hit ISIS

Turkish Armed Forces have stated that 21 targets were hit in Jarablus Operation carried out in cooperation with the Free Syrian Army and the US-led coalition against ISIS shot its target.

Free Syrian Army Joins Jarablus Operation

Free Syrian Army Joins Jarablus Operation

The Free Syrian Army members and some jihadist organizations have also joined the operation in Jarablus on the Turkish border of Syria carried out by Turkish Armed Forces Joint Special Mission Forces and US-led coalition air forces.

General Staff: 8,651 Soldiers Joined Coup Attempt

General Staff: 8,651 Soldiers Joined Coup Attempt

The General Staff has announced that 35 jets of which 24 are combatant jets, 37 helicopter of which eight are assault helicopters, 246 armored vehicles of which 74 are tanks and three ships were used in the July 15 coup attempt.

General Staff: Helicopter Thought to Crash Due to Malfunction Shot Down

General Staff: Helicopter Thought to Crash Due to Malfunction Shot Down

The General Staff has announced that the helicopter which was earlier declared to crash due to technical malfunction was shot down.

Turkish Armed Forces Respond to Coup Claims

Turkish Armed Forces Respond to Coup Claims

Turkish Armed Forces has responded to coup claims with a written statement and has noted that a criminal complaint has been filed against those responsible for the allegations.

PYD Co-Chair Salih Müslim on Turkey Shelling: Turkey Should not Intervene in Our Internal Issues

PYD Co-Chair Salih Müslim on Turkey Shelling: Turkey Should not Intervene in Our Internal Issues

PYD Co-Chair Salih Müslim has commented on Turkish Military Forces shelling the part of Azez under PYD Control: Turkey should not intervene in Syria’s internal issues, if it does, all Syrians would resist”.

15 February 2016

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