Turkish jets hit PKK terror targets in northern Iraq

By Burak Bir

ANKARA (AA) -Turkish airstrikes on Thursday hit PKK terrorist targets in northern Iraq, according to the National Defense Ministry.

The Turkish jets destroyed weapon positions, shelters, and ammunition depots used by PKK terrorists in the Gara regions, the ministry said on Twitter.

It has not given any information about the number of "neutralized" terrorists in the operation.

Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply that the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.

In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU -- has been responsible for the deaths of nearly 40,000 people, including many women and children.