4 Daesh terrorists 'neutralized' in N. Syria

ANKARA

Four Daesh terrorists have been neutralized in northern Syria during the Operation Euphrates Shield, according to the Turkish military.

Turkish Armed Forces announced Monday that the Free Syrian Army (FSA) seized control of the Khaliliyah, Ajami, and Shabviran villages.

During an air operation, Turkish jets destroyed four buildings used by Daesh terrorists.

Operation Euphrates Shield, launched late August by Turkey, aims at improving security, supporting coalition forces, and eliminating the terror threat along Turkey’s border using Free Syrian Army fighters backed by Turkish armor, artillery, and jets. Monday marks the 97th day of the operation.

Syria has been locked in a vicious civil war since early 2011 when the regime of Bashar al-Assad cracked down on pro-democracy protests.