Turkish jets hit PKK targets in N Iraq

April 01 2019 14:07:44

Turkish jets hit PKK targets in N Iraq

ANKARA- Anadolu Agency

Turkish airstrikes on April 1 hit PKK terrorist targets in northern Iraq, according to Turkey's National Defense Ministry.

Air operations in the regions of Avaşin-Basyan, and Hakurk destroyed weapon positions, shelters and ammunition depots used by the PKK, the ministry said on Twitter.

PKK is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU. It has been responsible for the deaths of nearly 40,000 people, including many women and children.

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