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Iraq says shot down Turkish drone over Kirkuk

Iraq says shot down Turkish drone over Kirkuk

The incident marks the first time that Iraq has responded to Turkey’s operations in its territory with direct military action.

'Drone targeting US base came from Iraq, not Turkey'

'Drone targeting US base came from Iraq, not Turkey'

The US downed a drone near its base in Tal Baydar, northeastern Syria. Initial reports sugested that the drone belonged to Turkey.

6 November 2023

KRG denies PKK presence at Arbat Airport during drone strike

KRG denies PKK presence at Arbat Airport during drone strike

While not directly claiming responsibility for the drone strike, Turkey claimed that the strike showed some KRG security members were in cooperation with the PKK.

21 September 2023

Drone strike kills three in Syria's Qamishli

Drone strike kills three in Syria's Qamishli

The Kurdish-led autonomous administration has said the strike was carried out by Turkey while Ankara has not yet made any official statement regarding the incident.

Drone catches destruction of buildings in Malatya during February 6 quake

Drone catches destruction of buildings in Malatya during February 6 quake

The drone belonging to the municipality was flying for damage assessment purposes when the second quake hit the region.

24 February 2023

Zelenskyy aide deletes photo with Turkey's drone company manager at bar

Zelenskyy aide deletes photo with Turkey's drone company manager at bar

Turkey's Bayraktar drones have become popular in Ukraine due to their role in the war against Russia. However, alcoholic drinks are not so popular with Turkey's pro-government circles.

Barzani visits Erdoğan as Turkey launches airstrikes in KRG, northern Syria

Barzani visits Erdoğan as Turkey launches airstrikes in KRG, northern Syria

Turkey's airstrikes with fighter jets and drones targeted several locations in Iraq's Kurdistan region and a town in SDF-held areas in Syria's north.

3 February 2022

Erdoğan: Turkey aims to overcome 'covert embargoes' by focusing on defense industry

Erdoğan: Turkey aims to overcome 'covert embargoes' by focusing on defense industry

The president has described the philosophy of Turkey's defense industry as "If you want peace, prepare for war."

Villagers in Hakkari Connecting Cell Phone Network Through ‘Dronecell’

Villagers in Hakkari Connecting Cell Phone Network Through ‘Dronecell’

Akçalı village residents whose cell phones do not get reception have been putting their them in a box, which they elevate with a drone, and communicating with loved ones through wireless earphones.

7 February 2018

Roboski Massacre Tied to U.S. Drone

Roboski Massacre Tied to U.S. Drone

According to an article published in WSJ, a U.S. drone flew away to spot some images just before the Roboski massacre.