Air operation kills 3 PKK terrorists in Turkey's east

ANKARA

Turkish airstrikes killed three PKK terrorists in country's eastern Agri province, the General Staff announced early Thursday.

The General Staff said the operation took place on after the military was tipped off about terrorists plotting in rural areas of Eleskirt, Agri.

The airstrikes also destroyed a shelter, the General Staff added.

The PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the EU and U.S. -- has killed more than 1,200 Turkish security personnel and civilians, including women and since it resumed attacks over two years ago.

Reporting by Mumin by Satuk Bugra Kutlugun