February 06, 2017•Update: February 06, 2017
By Altas
ANKARA
Turkish army neutralized 21 Daesh terrorists in northern Syria in the last 24 hours as part of the ongoing Operation Euphrates Shield, the military announced on Monday.
Authorities in Turkey use the word "neutralized" to refer to terrorists who are killed, wounded or captured.
In a statement, Turkish Armed Forces also said 256 Daesh targets, including defensive placements and had been hit.
Moreover, Turkish jets destroyed 65 Daesh targets in Al-Bab and , which included 59 buildings used by terrorists, the statement said.
A total of 57 mines and 3,704 improvised explosive devices have been defused since the start of on Aug. 24, 2016, the statement added.
Operation Euphrates Shield aims to tighten border security, eliminate terror threats along Turkish borders and support opposition forces in Syria. The Free Syrian Army is backed by Turkish forces as part of the operation.
