​Turkish Air Forces destroy terrorist targets in Northern Iraq

Turkish jets bombed at least 81 targets amid airstrikes against terrorists in northern Iraq in a new anti-terror mission dubbed Operation Claw-Eagle, Report says, citing the statement by the Defense Ministry on June 15.

Noting that the operation used domestically produced weapons and ammunition to a great extent, the Ministry said on Twitter that it had “struck a major blow” against terrorists in the Sinjar, Qandil, Karacak, Zap, Avasin-Basyan and Hakurk regions.

“While planning and executing the operation, Turkish forces took great care to protect the lives and property of civilians, as well as the environment,” added the Ministry.

The Turkish jets safely returned to their bases following the operation, the statement further added.

Operation Claw-Eagle was launched early on June 15 to ensure the security of the Turkish people and the country’s borders by neutralizing the PKK and other terrorist organizations that have been stepping up harassment and attack attempts against the police and military bases.