TR Military Operations in Northern Iraq

[Bogeyman]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1816011097645666489

MİT neutralized the alleged PKK/KCK Sulaymaniyah leader, Omer Firat, and two other terrorists accompanying him in Sulaymaniyah, northern Iraq.

 

[Kartal1]

Guys, it is time for some news. We didn't reported so often because there was actually not a lot of news worth mentioning out of the routine airstrikes and the reinforcements which continue to flow towards Seladiz.

3 terrorists were killed in result of the recent airstrikes on the Asos-Qandil camp. These three were announced by the PJAK/YRK (PKK Iran wing) as their fighters. Looks like we got a good strike there as media reported that MIT killed the so-called PKK commander for Suleymaniye with a code name "Tolhidan", Omer Firat. The other two killed terrorists were Iranian nationals of which the one is code name "Raman Renas", Irfan Zendi and code name "Cengaver Mikayil", Hidayet Resuli.

Another important news is that a terrorist taking place in the "RED" Most Wanted List, Yusuf Kalkan was killed during an operation in a village inside the Metina camp.

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Iranian-made 107 mm Fajr-1 rockets were among the ammunition seized during the ongoing search and scanning activities in the north of Iraq within the scope of the Turkish Armed Forces' Claw-Lock Operation.

These rockets were used by Iran-affiliated militia groups in many attacks in Syria and Iraq.

In a news report in 2021, Arab sources reported that 107 mm rockets were provided to the terrorist organization PKK by the Nuceba organization affiliated with Iraqi Hezbollah, after the high-level meeting held in Sinjar, including the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1815710813254021273

The exact model of rockets were used against Turkish military targets in Iraq by the Iranian supported militias earlier.

 

[Kartal1]

Everything in the operation so far is going good. During the time we didn't reported there were the routine reinforcements and airstrikes on the villages between Tepe Bahar and Gara and airstrikes on a couple of deep points in Asos, Qandil. These days airstrikes are intense in the Hakurk camp.

During the search activities carried out in a cave within the scope of the ongoing Claw-Lock operation in the north of Iraq, HS-C3000 Plus detector and Spectran HF-60105 V4 frequency analyzer used by the terrorist organization PKK were seized.

The HS-C3000 Plus detector can be used to detect insect bugs, cameras and other electronic surveillance and listening equipment.

It is considered that the members of the organization tried to detect the hidden cameras and eavesdropping systems placed in the region by the Turkish Armed Forces with this detector.

Spectran HF-60105 V4 can monitor communication signals and electronic activities by analyzing frequency spectrums.

It is thought that members of the organization are trying to detect the jammer signals of the Turkish Armed Forces and to detect the communications of the troops in the field through radio frequencies.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1817230032713941030

PKK uses these devices in order to counter eavesdropping by MIT/TSK in the region. We know that MIT and TSK are using the latest technology available in their intelligence gathering operation.

Such an advanced eavesdropping device was found by PKK in Gara one week before the unsuccessful operation for the rescue of our hostages in 2021 led by our Special Forces. PKK is using devices like the one above in order to prevent information leaks.

 

[Kartal1]

Very important development.

Following the decision by Hashd al-Shaabi leadership to disband the Turkmen Hashd and dismiss its commander, protests have erupted among Shia Turkmen in Kirkuk and Salahuddin.

This move follows shortly after the release of four Turkmen Hashd fighters accused of attacking the Khor Mor gas field.

On Friday, July 26, 2024, the Hashd al-Shaabi Authority announced the dissolution of the Northern Command, also known as the Turkmen Force, a specialized unit comprised of Shiite Turkmen operating in Salahuddin and Kirkuk governorates.

Concurrently, Abu Reza Najjar, the commander overseeing the northern axis of the force, was relieved of his duties.

In response to this decision, demonstrations broke out today in Kirkuk and Khurmatu, with some armed members and supporters of the disbanded force resorting to road blockades.

The Northern Command (Turkmen Force) of Hashd al-Shaabi, established in 2014, consisted of several armed units within the framework of the 16th Brigade of Hashd al-Shaabi.

These units were deployed across Kirkuk and Salahuddin governorates.

The timing of this dissolution is notable, as it follows closely on the heels of a Baghdad court's decision last week to release four Turkmen Hashd fighters who had been implicated in an attack on the KorMor gas field in Sulaimani.

What is the rationale behind Hashd al-Shaabi's decision to disband the exclusively Turkmen Northern Command?

According to a directive issued by Falih Al-Fayyadh, the head of Hashd al-Shaabi, the primary objective is to consolidate the various competing Hashd brigades in Kirkuk and Salahuddin governorates. These units will be merged into the Eastern Euphrates Command, creating a more unified structure.

Under this reorganization, an Arab commander will be appointed to lead the newly unified force, with a new Shia Turkmen serving as deputy commander. While this arrangement allegedly aims to streamline operations and reduce internal competition, it effectively means that Turkmen will no longer have their own independent force within the Hashd al-Shaabi framework.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1817657754460225595

The Turkmens are going trough some changes after the latest elections in the KRG. Iran, Turkiye, KDP, PUK and PKK are pressing hard towards their interests. Let's hope we manage to turn these events in our favour.

https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/pkk-terrorists-behind-killing-of-turkmen-leader-in-iraq-17615248

Hakan Fidan and Nechirvan Barzani had a short on foot discussion with IRGC's Qaani. I am sure there is a lot to discuss

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1818269626146697477

 

[Kartal1]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1818756428716261469

 

[Sanchez]

There goes another. An Anka-S was shot down after the latest Aksungur that was damaged/shot down less than a month ago.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1818979378698567808

Need countermeasures for existing ones, a new HALE drone a la RQ-4 and a political option to force Iranians to cut the supply off.

 

[Kartal1]

There goes another. An Anka-S was shot down after the latest Aksungur that was damaged/shot down less than a month ago.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1818979378698567808

Need countermeasures for existing ones, a new HALE drone a la RQ-4 and a political option to force Iranians to cut the supply off.

Reportedly an attack order was given to incoming supplies, but still... We know about intensifying attacks in the Asos-Qandil area and also Gara, but we have no information or specifics about the targeted infrastructure and positions there. We only know that we killed PKK's Suleymaniye chief in these airstrikes together with Iranian nationals members of PKK's Iranian wing, PJAK.

I am wondering what's PKK's current air defence capacity, the numbers of systems delivered, on what basis they are being delivered (weekly, monthly, every three months etc.)

This is a serious threat and I fear that we may face a hit against a manned platform if they manage to bring the system close enough to where our helicopters are operating, in the right time.

 

[Slayer]

We need to implement an "Israel" policy in that regard. Kill/destroy EVERYTHING that is a threat to TSK.

 

[BalkanTurk90]

We need to implement an "Israel" policy in that regard. Kill/destroy EVERYTHING that is a threat to TSK.

yeah 'great' idea but u should know that israel have nukes why Turkiye dont , Aslo iran can be nuclear very soon while Turkiye sleeping . And a non Nuclear country never dares to touch a nuclear power

 

[what]

yeah 'great' idea but u should know that israel have nukes why Turkiye dont , Aslo iran can be nuclear very soon while Turkiye sleeping . And a non Nuclear country never dares to touch a nuclear power

I get what you're saying but we shot down a Russian plane didnt we?
And Iran is not afraid of an Israeli nuke, there's no need for a nuke to defeat Iran. Its a paper tiger.

But I agree we need to go Israel on all PKK and all of its supporters including Iranian militias.

 

[YeşilVatan]

I get what you're saying but we shot down a Russian plane didnt we?
And Iran is not afraid of an Israeli nuke, there's no need for a nuke to defeat Iran. Its a paper tiger.

But I agree we need to go Israel on all PKK and all of its supporters including Iranian militias.

We also had to apologize and give a ridiculous amount of concessions. Turkish Republic has to attain nuclear second strike capability.

 

[Huelague]

We need to implement an "Israel" policy in that regard. Kill/destroy EVERYTHING that is a threat to TSK.

I was banned for a similar theoretical statement. Strange.

 

[guest12]

We need to implement an "Israel" policy in that regard. Kill/destroy EVERYTHING that is a threat to TSK.

That will not happen as long as democracy cycle allowed to turn.American/German assets always gonna infriltrate next main opposition party on the line.

 

[BalkanTurk90]

I get what you're saying but we shot down a Russian plane didnt we?
And Iran is not afraid of an Israeli nuke, there's no need for a nuke to defeat Iran. Its a paper tiger.

But I agree we need to go Israel on all PKK and all of its supporters including Iranian militias.

We didnt shoot down russian plane in moscow , israel is attacking in heart of syria and iran just becaise has nukes , if didnt have i bet my life it will not dare to shoot a bullet inside iran . Aslo thats why iran use hamas and hezbollah and others to attack israel , if israel didnt have nukes than everyday in tel aviv will have rocket rains from all sides

 

[Kartal1]

We need to implement an "Israel" policy in that regard. Kill/destroy EVERYTHING that is a threat to TSK.

I am fully supporting this when it comes to the armed factors, but the reality is a bit painful.

The capacity and capabilities that the Iranian proxy group posses is something that we currently don't have an answer to. With a lot of work we may be able to use our offensive capabilities and hit them hard, but we should also be able to sustain this pressure while we have the defensive capability to deal with large scale drone and ballistic missile attacks even worst to an extend to what we see in Israel. Unfortunately we lack in terms of capabilities and deterrence and we should be very careful of what we are doing in Iraq and shouldn't start something that we can't finish.

We have discussed this topic before and my personal opinion is that we should try to stay away from a large scale face off with these groups at least up to 2030 where most of our air defence systems will be online. Meanwhile my opinion is that we urgently need to acquire an air defence system capable of intercepting ballistic missiles like SAMP/T NG, PAC-3, THAAD or other options that are at the table. Seeing where the region is going and the biggest threats to us is making me uncomfortable and I hope we can get a sort of a deal with Trump on this and lets hope this will be our last strategic capability that we acquire from abroad. This is very urgent and carries a great importance.

 

[Slayer]

yeah 'great' idea but u should know that israel have nukes why Turkiye dont , Aslo iran can be nuclear very soon while Turkiye sleeping . And a non Nuclear country never dares to touch a nuclear power

Let me elaborate. If Israel can hit a top target in Iran, we should be able to do the same. For years senior PKK commanders have enjoyed a safe heaven in Iran. Bicak artik kemige daldi. Karayilan is in Iran. We know it, Iran knows it.

 

[Slayer]

I was banned for a similar theoretical statement. Strange.

Why?

 

[Slayer]

I am fully supporting this when it comes to the armed factors, but the reality is a bit painful.

The capacity and capabilities that the Iranian proxy group posses is something that we currently don't have an answer to. With a lot of work we may be able to use our offensive capabilities and hit them hard, but we should also be able to sustain this pressure while we have the defensive capability to deal with large scale drone and ballistic missile attacks even worst to an extend to what we see in Israel. Unfortunately we lack in terms of capabilities and deterrence and we should be very careful of what we are doing in Iraq and shouldn't start something that we can't finish.

We have discussed this topic before and my personal opinion is that we should try to stay away from a large scale face off with these groups at least up to 2030 where most of our air defence systems will be online. Meanwhile my opinion is that we urgently need to acquire an air defence system capable of intercepting ballistic missiles like SAMP/T NG, PAC-3, THAAD or other options that are at the table. Seeing where the region is going and the biggest threats to us is making me uncomfortable and I hope we can get a sort of a deal with Trump on this and lets hope this will be our last strategic capability that we acquire from abroad. This is very urgent and carries a great importance.

Israel obviously through Azerbaycan has an excellent network in Iran to target high value targets. Why cant we use the same network? I mean high ranking PKK commanders enjoy a safe heaven in Iran which they shouldn't.

 

[Slayer]

We didnt shoot down russian plane in moscow , israel is attacking in heart of syria and iran just becaise has nukes , if didnt have i bet my life it will not dare to shoot a bullet inside iran . Aslo thats why iran use hamas and hezbollah and others to attack israel , if israel didnt have nukes than everyday in tel aviv will have rocket rains from all sides

Iran did send a barrage of missiles from Iran to hit Israel.

Iran attacks Israel with over 300 drones, missiles: What you need to know

Iran has launched a massive aerial attack on Israel, two weeks after a deadly strike on its consulate in Syria.

www.aljazeera.com

 

[BalkanTurk90]

Israel obviously through Azerbaycan has an excellent network in Iran to target high value targets. Why cant we use the same network? I mean high ranking PKK commanders enjoy a safe heaven in Iran which they shouldn't.

didnt iran aslo have problem with separatist kurds pjak pkk branch and they hung them in public ?!
So if iran use pkk agaist Turkiye , Turkiye can use pjak agaist iran