Turkey preparing for ground invasion of northern Iraq

Turkish newspaper Today’s Zaman reports: The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) is preparing for a comprehensive ground operation into northern Iraq against the terrorist Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) organization, expected to take place in spring. The TSK is currently developing its strategy for the operation, which will most likely be launched in the middle of March. ...

Turkish newspaper Today's Zaman reports:

Turkish newspaper Today’s Zaman reports:

The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) is preparing for a comprehensive ground operation into northern Iraq against the terrorist Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) organization, expected to take place in spring.

The TSK is currently developing its strategy for the operation, which will most likely be launched in the middle of March. The ground operation is planned to be the final strike against the terrorist organization.

Wow! The final strike! Cocky military they’ve got there in Turkey.

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