Turkish soldier succumbs to wounds from IED explosion in northern Iraq
Baku, October 10, AZERTAC
A Turkish soldier, who was wounded in an explosion of an improvised explosive device (IED) in northern Iraq, succumbed to his injuries, Anadolu Agency reported citing the Turkish National Defense Ministry.
The explosion of the IED planted by terrorists in Türkiye’s anti-terror Operation Claw zone had severely injured Infantry Specialist Sergeant Mustafa Cakmak, the ministry said in a statement.
Cakmak was immediately rushed to the hospital where he breathed his last.
The ministry extended its condolences to Cakmak’s family, the Turkish Armed Forces and the entire nation.
The terrorists' affiliation was not specified, but the PKK terror group has been known to be active in the region.
Türkiye launched Operation Claw-Lock in April to target the PKK terror organization's hideouts in northern Iraq's Metina, Zap, and Avasin-Basyan regions near the Turkish border.
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