He announced that the “Claw-Sword Air Operation” was carried out in the regions in the north of Iraq and Syria, which are used as bases by terrorists.
In the operation, which was carried out in line with the rights of self-defense arising from Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, in order to eliminate terrorist attacks from the north of Iraq and Syria, to ensure border security and to eliminate terrorism at its source, the operation was carried out very sensitively both in the planning and execution phases.
Prior to the execution of the operation, Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar came to the Air Force Command with Chief of General Staff General Yaşar Güler, Land Forces Commander General Musa Avsever and Naval Forces Commander Admiral Ercüment Tatlıoğlu.
Greeted by Air Force Commander General Atilla Gülan, Minister Akar landed at the Air Force Operations Center with the TAF Command Level.
Having received a briefing on the operation from the Chief of Staff of the Air Forces, Lieutenant General Rafet Dalkıran, Minister Akar said, "From now on, we are launching the Claw Sword Operation." Following his instructions, the planes took off from their bases.
After the targets were hit with full accuracy, the planes returned safely to their bases. At the end of the operation, Minister Akar addressed the Combat Air Force Command Operations Center over the radio with the pilots who took part in Pençe Kılıç.
Congratulating the personnel for the successful air operation, Minister Akar said, “You have successfully completed the Claw-Sword Operation. The less we praise. All of our comrades, especially our heroes and pilots, accomplished the tasks assigned to them with great success. We are proud of you. We congratulate you cordially. We wish you continued success.” he said.
“Our aim is to ensure the security of our 85 million citizens and our borders, and to respond to any treacherous attack on our country.” Minister Akar emphasized that the operation carried out against terrorist targets in northern Iraq and Syria since midnight was carefully planned and carried out successfully.
THE CLAW OF OUR TURKISH ARMED FORCES…
Minister Akar stated that, as in all activities of the Turkish Armed Forces, they took all necessary precautions to avoid harming innocent people and the environment both in the planning and execution of this operation and carried out the operation accordingly.
“Shelters, bunkers, caves, tunnels and warehouses belonging to terrorists were destroyed with great success. We followed them closely. The so-called headquarters of the terrorist organization were also hit and destroyed. Only terrorists and structures belonging to terrorists were targeted. Terrorists' shelters, bunkers, lairs and caves were destroyed on their heads. The claw of our Turkish Armed Forces was once again on the top of the terrorists. We are determined, determined and capable of saving our country and our nation from the terror scourge that has plagued our country and our nation for 40 years. We have never left the blood of our martyrs and innocent people on the ground, we do not, we will not! Until today, we have asked and will continue to ask about what they have done from those who aim at the security of our country and our nation by our Turkish Armed Forces, who came out of the bosom of our noble nation."
Minister Akar stated that the struggle continues with the understanding of "if I die, if I become a martyr, veteran" until the last terrorist is neutralized.
Following the words of Minister Akar, the pilots participating in the operation said over the radio, "As long as we are there, the Turkish airspace and the borders of Turkey will always be safe." used his statements.
Minister Akar congratulated the pilots once again and wished for a safe flight.
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