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New Toy?
The lock is closing!
Northern Iraq, Claw-Lock Operation Area
The lock is closing!
Northern Iraq, Claw-Lock Operation Area
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There must be peace again in Iraq ans Syria so that their economies could integrate with our economies. They are great markets for us.
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Not exactly new, but this is the toy that have shot down so many PKK drones recently. I initially thought it is Aselsan GOKER, but looks like we got a modernized, unmanned 40mm Bofors there.New Toy?
The lock is closing!
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Interesting news.
Demka village was evacuated in accordance with the request of the Turkish Armed Forces.
According to the CPT report, the villages of Kani Tuya, Shive, Zrize, Demka, Blijan, Korka and Brifka on the Girebye axis were evacuated.
Checkpoints and possibly base areas are being built in these villages.
The Turkish Armed Forces are being incredibly cautious in this operation, they want to put the entire Metina and Berwari Bala under control. It seems like they are trying to implement a regular area from Metina to Haftaninand this is a great project. Lets hope we see it and it progresses.
The Claw-Lock operation areas were combined with the region taken under control with the Claw-Lightning operation areas and the road going to the border gate and Turkiye was taken under control. The hills on the route that the organization used for attack purposes from time to time were also taken under control.
On the other hand, possible routes located in the north of the Metina Mountain range, where the organization does not have a camp area, but which terrorists could use for infiltration, supply and attack purposes, were blocked.
In the village areas, Dergele and Miska villages, which had been attacked since the beginning of the operation, were cleared. As we can see in the videos shared by the Ministry of National Defense, there was a serious PKK presence in Dergele village.
In the Tepe Bahar region, we evaluate that TSK is deployed in the areas to the east and west of the mountain. They were also deployed in the Sergele Passage area.
Sergele village is located under Matin Mountain. The area where we lost 16 soldiers last winter. It is a critical area in the context of the Tepe Bahar deployment. The organization shared 2 ATGM videos. They fire ATGMs from the positions pointed with red. That is just below the Matin Mountain.
The positioning point is a low altitude, civilian area. They may be coming from the road and setting up the ATGMs. Even if the area around the base is completely protected by concrete, if things continue like this, it may become an easy target for the organization, but if it is planned to establish a base at this position and the efforts prove successful, it may be incredibly useful position.
In the Hakurk region, deployment was made to Mount Sekif, which is more than 3000m high. There were deployments to this mountain before, but unfortunately we were forced to retreat. The base area on Sur/Tatasara Hill, where we lost 6 martyrs in the winter and we criticized the illogical deployment and bad conditions was most likely the first step for deployment to the Sekif Mountain in the summer. Life will be difficult at an altitude of 3000m.
As for the 5 tunnels in Metina, it looks like they are not as tough "as promised". Normally we would have had a few bad incidents around the tunnels by now. From what we understand, the tunnels are completely under pressure and the rats inside can't do shit. We wouldn't be surprised if they fall one by one soon.
The map has been arranged for you to understand better, following the evaluations of our main source for the operations. There may be a few mistakes because the situation is a bit messy, but there are no major mistakes. We will re-interpret it towards the end of the operation.
For the best sources on the operation follow the accounts below:
x.com
x.com
Demka village was evacuated in accordance with the request of the Turkish Armed Forces.
According to the CPT report, the villages of Kani Tuya, Shive, Zrize, Demka, Blijan, Korka and Brifka on the Girebye axis were evacuated.
Checkpoints and possibly base areas are being built in these villages.
The Turkish Armed Forces are being incredibly cautious in this operation, they want to put the entire Metina and Berwari Bala under control. It seems like they are trying to implement a regular area from Metina to Haftaninand this is a great project. Lets hope we see it and it progresses.
The Claw-Lock operation areas were combined with the region taken under control with the Claw-Lightning operation areas and the road going to the border gate and Turkiye was taken under control. The hills on the route that the organization used for attack purposes from time to time were also taken under control.
On the other hand, possible routes located in the north of the Metina Mountain range, where the organization does not have a camp area, but which terrorists could use for infiltration, supply and attack purposes, were blocked.
In the village areas, Dergele and Miska villages, which had been attacked since the beginning of the operation, were cleared. As we can see in the videos shared by the Ministry of National Defense, there was a serious PKK presence in Dergele village.
In the Tepe Bahar region, we evaluate that TSK is deployed in the areas to the east and west of the mountain. They were also deployed in the Sergele Passage area.
Sergele village is located under Matin Mountain. The area where we lost 16 soldiers last winter. It is a critical area in the context of the Tepe Bahar deployment. The organization shared 2 ATGM videos. They fire ATGMs from the positions pointed with red. That is just below the Matin Mountain.
The positioning point is a low altitude, civilian area. They may be coming from the road and setting up the ATGMs. Even if the area around the base is completely protected by concrete, if things continue like this, it may become an easy target for the organization, but if it is planned to establish a base at this position and the efforts prove successful, it may be incredibly useful position.
In the Hakurk region, deployment was made to Mount Sekif, which is more than 3000m high. There were deployments to this mountain before, but unfortunately we were forced to retreat. The base area on Sur/Tatasara Hill, where we lost 6 martyrs in the winter and we criticized the illogical deployment and bad conditions was most likely the first step for deployment to the Sekif Mountain in the summer. Life will be difficult at an altitude of 3000m.
As for the 5 tunnels in Metina, it looks like they are not as tough "as promised". Normally we would have had a few bad incidents around the tunnels by now. From what we understand, the tunnels are completely under pressure and the rats inside can't do shit. We wouldn't be surprised if they fall one by one soon.
The map has been arranged for you to understand better, following the evaluations of our main source for the operations. There may be a few mistakes because the situation is a bit messy, but there are no major mistakes. We will re-interpret it towards the end of the operation.
For the best sources on the operation follow the accounts below:
x.com
x.com
x.com
x.com
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After a long silence we are back hunting for PKK in Sinjar despite all of the empty words of Hashdi Shaabi and the Iraqi Central Government.
A vehicle was hit by a MIT UCAV on a road in Sinjar. In results there are 3 wounded so far.
A vehicle was hit by a MIT UCAV on a road in Sinjar. In results there are 3 wounded so far.
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Fast rope insertion in night time of our commando unit during the air assault operation on Tepe Bahar.
According to Barracuda the kamikaze UAVs that PKK uses may be launched from either Gara or Mije, Spindar villages that are taking place right on the logistics route between Gara, Tepe Bahar and Matin (which is now under high pressure by TSK).
Looks like the freedom of movement of the PKK is on a good level and if this continues we may see the emptying of the village of Sergele and other location in the area.
Earlier when we started to target the logistic supply vehicles and depots of the PKK that come from Gara we also hit Mije and Spindar villages. Looks like they are very important locations and a possible launching points for the suicide drones of PKK.
Due to the kamikaze UAV attacks at TSK points in the area of Sergele and the bad quality of the drones there is a big fire that is still active in Sergele. With the neutralization of the drone threat we will both ensure the security of the locals and the TSK units in the area from both enemy fire and also natural disasters caused by the fighting.
According to Barracuda the kamikaze UAVs that PKK uses may be launched from either Gara or Mije, Spindar villages that are taking place right on the logistics route between Gara, Tepe Bahar and Matin (which is now under high pressure by TSK).
Looks like the freedom of movement of the PKK is on a good level and if this continues we may see the emptying of the village of Sergele and other location in the area.
Earlier when we started to target the logistic supply vehicles and depots of the PKK that come from Gara we also hit Mije and Spindar villages. Looks like they are very important locations and a possible launching points for the suicide drones of PKK.
Due to the kamikaze UAV attacks at TSK points in the area of Sergele and the bad quality of the drones there is a big fire that is still active in Sergele. With the neutralization of the drone threat we will both ensure the security of the locals and the TSK units in the area from both enemy fire and also natural disasters caused by the fighting.
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Allah sizleri korusun! Yar ve yardımcınız olsun, Aslanlar!
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This morning a Mugin-3 kamikaze UAV attack was carried out on our position on the Amedi hill.
There were extremely interesting developments today.
PKK attacked the Peshmerga base in Sergele with rockets. At least 1 Peshmerga fighter was injured in result of this attack. According to some sources we may be talking about an ATGM attack.
An unidentified C-130 conducted a low passage over areas in which fighting is going on. It might be TSK's, Iraqi or US plane. No explanation so far.
There were extremely interesting developments today.
PKK attacked the Peshmerga base in Sergele with rockets. At least 1 Peshmerga fighter was injured in result of this attack. According to some sources we may be talking about an ATGM attack.
An unidentified C-130 conducted a low passage over areas in which fighting is going on. It might be TSK's, Iraqi or US plane. No explanation so far.
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States given TAF full authority to strike any target attempting to supply the terrorists. This informed Iran and US
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The Ministerial Council for National Security holds a meeting chaired by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mr. Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani and confirms the rejection of the Turkish incursion into Iraq
Today, Wednesday, the Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mr. Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Council for National Security, in which the most important security topics and developments were discussed, and the issues on the agenda were discussed, and the necessary decisions and directions were taken regarding them.
The Council addressed the issue of interventions and violations practiced by Turkish forces in the common border areas, where it was emphasized that the Turkish military incursion and infringement on Iraqi lands were rejected, and that Turkey must observe the principles of good neighborliness, deal diplomatically with the Iraqi government, and coordinate with it regarding any issue related to the security aspect.
The Prime Minister directed that a delegation headed by the National Security Advisor be sent to the Kurdistan region of Iraq. In order to review the general situation and come up with a unified position on this issue that affects Iraqi sovereignty.
The Council called on all parties and national forces to support the government’s position in this matter, reiterating the Iraqi position based on the constitution and the law, which prohibits attacks on its lands, or the use of Iraqi lands as a launching pad for attacks on neighboring countries.
The Council considered other topics on its agenda, and the necessary decisions were taken regarding them.
••••• Major General Special Forces Yahya Rasool Abdullah, Spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
10- July- 2024
But I thought we will fight PKK together? No? HAHAHAHAHAH
Today, Wednesday, the Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mr. Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Council for National Security, in which the most important security topics and developments were discussed, and the issues on the agenda were discussed, and the necessary decisions and directions were taken regarding them.
The Council addressed the issue of interventions and violations practiced by Turkish forces in the common border areas, where it was emphasized that the Turkish military incursion and infringement on Iraqi lands were rejected, and that Turkey must observe the principles of good neighborliness, deal diplomatically with the Iraqi government, and coordinate with it regarding any issue related to the security aspect.
The Prime Minister directed that a delegation headed by the National Security Advisor be sent to the Kurdistan region of Iraq. In order to review the general situation and come up with a unified position on this issue that affects Iraqi sovereignty.
The Council called on all parties and national forces to support the government’s position in this matter, reiterating the Iraqi position based on the constitution and the law, which prohibits attacks on its lands, or the use of Iraqi lands as a launching pad for attacks on neighboring countries.
The Council considered other topics on its agenda, and the necessary decisions were taken regarding them.
••••• Major General Special Forces Yahya Rasool Abdullah, Spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
10- July- 2024
But I thought we will fight PKK together? No? HAHAHAHAHAH
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Yesterday there was a rocket attack on one of our resupply convoys under the Matin Mountain (Sergele area). A truck was lightly damaged.
TSK reinforcements entered Sergele village and started tightening up the security in the village.
TSK is uncovering PKK caches every day. Today we also managed to neutralize 7 terrorists (contrary to the statement of Barracuda).
A serious UCAV strike also took place against a PKK target in the Guherz village taking place in the area under Tepe Bahar (south).
TSK reinforcements entered Sergele village and started tightening up the security in the village.
TSK is uncovering PKK caches every day. Today we also managed to neutralize 7 terrorists (contrary to the statement of Barracuda).
A serious UCAV strike also took place against a PKK target in the Guherz village taking place in the area under Tepe Bahar (south).
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I assume the Iraqi government has to come out and say those things. Because otherwise there is no state that does it best to protect its citizens.
The best they can say is to make a unified stance together with others in the country to Türkiye's moves within the country. If they just let us to things without trying to alleviate their citizens then they'll just lose what few cards they have left in their hands.
The best they can say is to make a unified stance together with others in the country to Türkiye's moves within the country. If they just let us to things without trying to alleviate their citizens then they'll just lose what few cards they have left in their hands.
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Why civilian and unarmored…
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In the last couple of day there were some good and some bad developments in Iraq.
We saw the routine airstrikes in Gara and Tepe Bahar, but we saw also something not very good.
During an UCAV operation in Asos (south of Qandil), our Aksungur UCAV was hit by an Iranian supplied "358" missile. The Aksungur managed to stay in the air, cross in Turkish airspace, but unfortunately it crashed in Hakkari, Turkiye.
The Aksungur UCAV that was hit was photographed over Gara and you can clearly see the empty gap on the right wing where the missile hit it.
Today we targeted a couple of villages that are known to have been used as a logistics hubs for the PKK. Among them are Guherz (Tepe Bahar area), Mije (Gara-Tepe Bahar route), Saliawa, Nzara and Dara Gurgan (Asos-Qandil).
We also most probably prevented an attack over our logistics convoy. A PKK target was put under fire by our F-16s.
In the same time TSK units were deployed to the Amediye town center. We can say that TSK is providing the security in the area, not the Peshmerga or the Iraqi Army.
We saw the routine airstrikes in Gara and Tepe Bahar, but we saw also something not very good.
During an UCAV operation in Asos (south of Qandil), our Aksungur UCAV was hit by an Iranian supplied "358" missile. The Aksungur managed to stay in the air, cross in Turkish airspace, but unfortunately it crashed in Hakkari, Turkiye.
The Aksungur UCAV that was hit was photographed over Gara and you can clearly see the empty gap on the right wing where the missile hit it.
Today we targeted a couple of villages that are known to have been used as a logistics hubs for the PKK. Among them are Guherz (Tepe Bahar area), Mije (Gara-Tepe Bahar route), Saliawa, Nzara and Dara Gurgan (Asos-Qandil).
We also most probably prevented an attack over our logistics convoy. A PKK target was put under fire by our F-16s.
In the same time TSK units were deployed to the Amediye town center. We can say that TSK is providing the security in the area, not the Peshmerga or the Iraqi Army.
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The Iraqi Badr Organization/Movement, which has a presence of between 10 and 50k fighters, and the Iranian-backed Nujaba Movement, which has close relations with Hezbollah and the IRGC Quds Force, with a number of 10k fighters, threatened the presence of the Turkish Armed Forces due to the Turkish military operations in Iraq and called for withdrawal.
I couldn't find the original source, but I trust the word of Barracuda.
I couldn't find the original source, but I trust the word of Barracuda.
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Well, I am not shocked by the statements from Iraq and the PMF/PMU. I am not aware of any such statement from the KDP side or maybe I missed something?
As for the other two actors it is normal. The operation in Metina is continuing extremely well and the PKK couldn't put any opposition to the non-standard way of how TSK operates this time. They know that till the end of the year we may be done with a big part of Operation Claw-Lock and if we manage to develop an effective approach for the tunnels we can basically destroy most of the PKK's fighting force in Iraq. After this, there will be only strategic and symbolic targets left like Gara, Sinjar and Qandil.
What I see from the Iraqi Central Government are that some people push for the Development Road Project and some are pushing against it (Iranian proxies). In order for this project to be concluded successfully a PKK presence in Gara is unacceptable. The Iranians probably see us as a threat to their influence over Iraq and they want to slow down our success in the operations as much as possible.
Well, I am not shocked by the statements from Iraq and the PMF/PMU. I am not aware of any such statement from the KDP side or maybe I missed something?
As for the other two actors it is normal. The operation in Metina is continuing extremely well and the PKK couldn't put any opposition to the non-standard way of how TSK operates this time. They know that till the end of the year we may be done with a big part of Operation Claw-Lock and if we manage to develop an effective approach for the tunnels we can basically destroy most of the PKK's fighting force in Iraq. After this, there will be only strategic and symbolic targets left like Gara, Sinjar and Qandil.
What I see from the Iraqi Central Government are that some people push for the Development Road Project and some are pushing against it (Iranian proxies). In order for this project to be concluded successfully a PKK presence in Gara is unacceptable. The Iranians probably see us as a threat to their influence over Iraq and they want to slow down our success in the operations as much as possible.
Israel might have found a solution to TSK's tunnel problem.
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I don't think this design will prove effective in the tunnels of the PKK, but I thought about UGVs. The biggest difficulty is that with the depth of the tunnels the communication becomes a problem. I thought that we may solve this problem with a fiber cable communication and data link, but so far I don't see any Turkish product featuring it.
