In response to the attack in Ankara, Turkey launched airstrikes against the PKK in northern Iraq. This attack, claimed by the terrorist organization PKK, left two people injured in the heart of the Turkish capital. As always, Turkey considers the PKK a terrorist organization, a designation also supported by its Western allies, including the European Union.
Turkish strikes targeted several sectors of autonomous Kurdistan in northern Iraq on Sunday evening. Turkish authorities said they had targeted “20 targets” used by Turkish Kurdish PKK fighters. These strikes are a direct response to the suicide attack carried out by the PKK in Ankara.
At the same time, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed his anger towards Europe, saying that Turkey no longer expected anything from the European Union which has kept the country waiting for 40 years. He also denounced the EU’s failure to keep its own promises, adding that he would not tolerate new demands or conditions for Turkey’s EU accession process.
This attack once again recalls the existing tension between Turkey and the PKK, with frequent attacks from both sides. Turkey has been in conflict with the PKK for many years, in a struggle that has left thousands dead. The PKK is considered a terrorist organization by Turkey, but nevertheless enjoys support from parts of the Kurdish community.
These new airstrikes once again raise questions about the situation in autonomous Kurdistan in Iraq and the conflict between Turkey and the Kurds. Can Turkish strikes really end this struggle? What will be the consequences of these strikes on the ground? Will Europe continue to support Turkey in its fight against the PKK?
It is important to closely monitor the evolution of this complex situation and stay informed of the latest developments. Terrorist attacks, however reprehensible they may be, must not be used as a pretext for indiscriminate military actions. A balanced approach and a search for diplomatic solutions are essential to achieve a peaceful resolution to this long-standing conflict.