In a targeted operation conducted in the western Kurdish city of Qamishlo, Turkish forces have reported the "neutralization" of a senior female member of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), as confirmed by the state-run Anadolu news agency.

The term "neutralize," as utilized by Turkish authorities, typically denotes actions such as killing or arresting in the context of the country's military operations against the PKK insurgency.

Identified as Fatima Sakena, also known by the alias Sorkhun Rojhelati, she purportedly joined the PKK ranks back in 2006 in Rojava and has since been actively involved in armed activities. Notably, Sakena's engagement in armed activities includes significant involvements in 2010 and 2012, particularly in Şırnak, as detailed by Anadolu.

According to the report, Sakena played a pivotal role in orchestrating the PKK's armed operations in Şırnak on September 2, 2012, an assault which tragically resulted in the deaths of 10 Turkish soldiers.

The operation leading to Sakena's neutralization was reportedly executed with precision by the Turkish Intelligence Agency (MIT) in Qamishlo, marking another strategic blow against the PKK's presence in the region.

This development underscores the ongoing efforts of Turkish forces to combat the PKK insurgency, which Ankara considers a terrorist organization responsible for numerous attacks and destabilizing activities within its borders and neighboring regions.

As tensions persist in the region, such operations underscore the complexity and volatility of the situation, with Turkish forces maintaining vigilance and actively pursuing individuals associated with the PKK network.