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Turkish special forces deployed to Haftanin to neutralise PKK elements

The Turkish Armed Forces on Wednesday destroyed PKK targets in Haftanin region as part of Operation Claw-Tiger in northern Iraq.

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Turkish special forces deployed to Haftanin to neutralise PKK elements

Later in the day, the National Defense Ministry shared a video on its Twitter account showing the moments when the terror targets were destroyed.

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Turkish special forces deployed to Haftanin to neutralise PKK elements

"As part of the Operation Claw-Tiger that started last night, Air Forces Command destroyed the terror targets in Haftanin region with precision strikes," it added.

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Turkish special forces deployed to Haftanin to neutralise PKK elements

On Monday, the ministry announced the start of Operation Claw-Eagle in northern Iraq, noting that Turkish fighter jets had destroyed caves where terrorists were taking shelter, making the caves to collapse on them.

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Turkish special forces deployed to Haftanin to neutralise PKK elements

The operation was carried out against terrorist bases in Sinjar, Qandil, Karajak, Zap, Avasin-Basyan and Hakurk.

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Turkish special forces deployed to Haftanin to neutralise PKK elements

In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the US and EU -- has been responsible for the deaths of nearly 40,000 people, including women, children and infants.