Turkish jets destroy PKK terror targets in N. Iraq

ANKARA

Turkish airstrikes on Monday hit PKK terrorist targets in northern Iraq, according to National Defense Ministry.

Air operations in the regions of -Basyan, and Hakurk destroyed weapon positions, shelters and ammunition depots used by PKK terrorists, the ministry said on Twitter.

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.