Turkish jets neutralize 6 terrorists in N. Iraq

By Faruk Zorlu

ANKARA

Turkish jets neutralized six terrorists as part of an anti-terror operation in northern Iraq, the military said Sunday.

In a Twitter post, the Turkish General Staff said the airstrikes carried out in Qandil and Hakurk regions on Saturday neutralized terrorists plotting attacks on Turkish bases.

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

Turkish jets also destroyed shelters and depots of PKK terrorists during the operation.

The airstrikes in this region generally target PKK terrorists.

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.

By Faruk Zorlu

ANKARA

Turkish jets neutralized six terrorists as part of an anti-terror operation in northern Iraq, the military said Sunday.

In a Twitter post, the Turkish General Staff said the airstrikes carried out in Qandil and Hakurk regions on Saturday neutralized terrorists plotting attacks on Turkish bases.

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

Turkish jets also destroyed shelters and depots of PKK terrorists during the operation.

The airstrikes in this region generally target PKK terrorists.

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.