Turkish airstrike neutralizes 11 terrorists in northern Iraq

Turkish Air Force jets carried out airstrikes early today, pounding Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) targets in the northern Iraq region of Zap, according to a statement from the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF).

Between 2:42 a.m. and 2:59 a.m. local time today, Turkish fighter jets struck a cave used for shelter upon receiving urgent intelligence regarding their confirmed whereabouts.

Eleven terrorists were neutralized as a result, according to initial estimates.

The TAF had previously carried out several airstrikes in northern Iraq onSaturday, neutralizing 12 PKK terrorists, according to a statement released at the time by the Turkish General Staff.