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Five Turkish Soldiers Killed in Clashes With PKK in Northern Iraq

At least five Turkish soldiers were killed and 19 others injured during clashes with Kurdish PKK forces in northern Iraq, according to Turkish media reports on Sunday. The fighting marks another violent escalation in Turkey’s ongoing military campaign against the PKK, which Ankara considers a terrorist organization. The operation, taking place in the rugged border regions of Iraqi Kurdistan, has seen increased casualties on both sides in recent weeks. The Turkish government has not officially commented on the latest losses. The PKK has not yet issued a statement.