Turkish authorities arrested 125 ISIL suspects in nationwide raids Wednesday morning. The operation spanned 25 provinces, including Ankara, according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. The arrests follow a shootout Tuesday in Yalova between police and suspected ISIL members.
The raids mark the third operation against the group in less than a week. Turkish gendarmerie special forces conducted the Yalova operation. Authorities intensified efforts amid signs of increased ISIL activity in the region.
The Turkish government has not yet released details on the suspects' alleged plans. The arrests signal a renewed crackdown on the group within Turkiye.
ISIL's regional activity had appeared dormant recently. The group still poses a threat in various parts of the world. The US military recently conducted operations against ISIL in Nigeria and Syria.
Turkish authorities will likely interrogate the suspects. Further investigations are expected to uncover the extent of the group's network. The government aims to prevent future attacks.
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