Turkey hits PKK targets in northern Iraq

ANKARA - Anadolu Agency

Turkish warplanes have hit outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) positions in the Metina region of northern Iraq. Six targets belonging to the group were destroyed, according to a Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) statement released on June 1.

According to the statement, Turkish warplanes launched an air operation between 6:23 p.m. and 6:56 p.m. on May 31, after evaluating received intelligence.  

Six targets, including weapon launching positions and shelters belonging to the outlawed group, were destroyed. 

The warplanes returned to their bases in Turkey after the operation.