Turkish forces clashed with the PKK in northern Syria on Thursday, according to the Turkish Ministry of National Defense. The ministry said that 16 PKK fighters were "neutralized" in the clashes, which took place in the Tal Rifat and Manbij regions.

The clashes between Turkish forces and the PKK come amid a period of heightened tensions between the two sides. In recent months, the PKK has carried out a number of attacks on Turkish security forces, killing and wounding several people.

The Turkish government has vowed to continue its fight against the PKK until it is defeated. The PKK has vowed to continue its struggle for Kurdish independence.

The conflict between Turkey and the PKK has been going on for decades and has claimed the lives of thousands of people. The conflict has also displaced millions of people and caused widespread damage to infrastructure.