Operation Martyr Helmet Dêraluk

Operation Martyr Helmet Dêraluk (Kurdish: Operasyona Şehîd Helmet Dêralûk) was an operation carried out by HPG and YJA-STAR on 12–13 January 2024. In which they ambushed Turkish Armed Forces positions in the mountains of Zap, Iraqi Kurdistan.

Background
The deadly clashes came amongst increased tensions between PKK and Turkish Armed Forces in the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan. It was claimed by the HPG that these clashes were a response to "Increased Turkish occupation".

Incident
On 12 January at 17:10, the HPG led an ambush on Turkish positions in the mountains. The HPG propaganda claimed to have killed 61 Turkish soldiers and wounded 4 others, along with destroying or confiscating many pieces of Turkish equipment and firearms. Shortly after, on 13 January at 12:00, more Turkish soldiers were targeted and 1 Turkish position was hit. This attack was carried out by YJA-STAR.

Aftermath
After the attacks, the PKK published a seventy-minute video on their social platforms of the operation carried out in the Zap Area.