Erdogan’s purpose in military strikes is to fan nationalistic feelings against Kurds in the hope of winning more votes in the early elections to regain the lost majority in the parliament. Help save Islamic state
“The PKK probably lost a few dozen people early on as they were not expecting such a sudden or ferocious series of air strikes,”
“However, the PKK has lots of experience dispersing and hiding from the Turkish military.”
Turkey’s risky offensive can weaken PKK but won’t destroy it:
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