Turkish drone strike results in casualties in Makhmour camp: KRG Counter-Terrorism

Erbil (Kurdistan 24) – The Kurdistan Region Directorate General of Counter Terrorism (CTD) reported on Monday that a Turkish drone strike on a gathering of Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) members in the Makhmour district resulted in casualties.

The agency stated that the strike, which occurred at 9:45 am, targeted a PKK gathering inside the Makhmour camp, leading to the death of one person and injuries to two others.

According to Kurdistan24, there are inconsistencies in the official narrative surrounding the recent drone bombing in the Makhmur camp.

There was an initial denial of access to the premises as the Makhmour police were reportedly prevented from entering the camp until the bombing site had been cleared.

There were also conflicting explanations. Once allowed access, the police stated that a gas bottle explosion had caused the damage. However, a police source contradicted this claim, telling Kurdistan24 that missile fragments were found at the scene, suggesting a drone strike.

Previously at 4:45 pm on Tuesday, Sep. 10, a Turkish drone targeted a house within the camp, which resulted in one death and two injuries.

This incident follows a similar drone attack in July, where a Turkish drone targeted a PKK vehicle in Sinjar district, seriously injuring two militants, as reported by the Kurdistan Region Directorate General of Counter Terrorism (CTD).

Turkey has been carrying out incursions into the Kurdistan Region territory through the Dohuk Governorate for weeks in its ongoing campaign against the PKK, which operates in several countries in the region, including Syria, Iraq, and Iran.

The Qandil Mountains serve as a stronghold for the group, which is also active in numerous cities, regions, and valleys.