Türkiye navigates complex threats as ISIS returns to the spotlight |
A deadly confrontation unfolded in Türkiye’s Yalova province during a pre-planned security operation against the ISIS terrorist organization, resulting in the tragic deaths of three police officers and injuries to eight others, including one security guard. The incident occurred in the village of Elmalık, approximately nine kilometers from Yalova’s city center, when armed suspects opened fire on law enforcement personnel.
Authorities quickly mobilized Special Operations units from nearby Bursa, imposed strict security measures, and temporarily suspended civilian access, electricity, and gas in the area to contain the threat.
The operation highlights the ongoing challenges Türkiye faces from ISIS networks, which continue to pose risks not only domestically but also in the broader regional context.
The incident coincided with a nationwide crackdown, during which 357 ISIS suspects were detained across 21 provinces, including Istanbul and Ankara, reflecting Ankara’s intensified efforts to dismantle terrorist cells and prevent further attacks.
Speaking exclusively to Azernews, military expert Abdullah Aghar offered a comprehensive and stark assessment, framing the recent developments not merely as counterterrorism challenges but as part of a wider geopolitical and strategic design.
The statement ‘If the YPG/PKK weakens, ISIS will strengthen’ is not moral; it is strategic blackmail.
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