Turkish forces have killed the mastermind of the horrific bombing in Istanbul during an operation in northern Syria.
According to Turkey’s official news agency, the mastermind was identified as Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) operative Halil Menthi, who was killed by Turkish intelligence officials.
This operation was conducted in Qamishli area. It should be noted that on November 13, 6 people were killed and dozens were injured in the powerful bomb blast that occurred at the distribution square of Istanbul’s Istiqlal highway.
Turkey said that the explosion was carried out by the PKK, after which an operation was launched against the Kurdish rebels in Syria.
While the PKK has denied responsibility for the attack, no group has claimed responsibility for the Taksim Square blast.
Turkish officials said that the mastermind of the attack has fled from Turkey to Syria.
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