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Turkish jets destroy PKK terror targets in N Iraq

Ersin Çelik
08:5720/07/2018, Friday
U: 20/07/2018, Friday
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Weapon emplacements, shelters destroyed in Avasin-Basyan, Zap and Hakurk regions

Turkish warplanes destroyed PKK terror targets in northern Iraq as part of an anti-terror operation, the military said on Friday.

In a statement, Turkish General Staff said an airstrike was conducted in Avasin-Basyan, Zap and Hakurk regions on Thursday.

Weapon emplacements and shelters used by terrorists were destroyed in the airstrike during the operation, the statement added.

The PKK is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU.

#airstrikes
#northern Iraq
#PKK

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