Turkish jets hit PKK targets in northern Iraq

Turkish jets destroyed weapon emplacements, shelters and ammunition depots used by PKK terrorists in northern Iraq, the Turkish Defense Ministry said on Thursday.

In a Twitter post, the ministry said Turkish jets conducted airstrikes on Wednesday in the Zap and Metina regions of northern Iraq.

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 women and children.