Turkish jets destroy PKK arms depots in northern Iraq

Turkish jets have destroyed shelters and weapon emplacements of the PKK terrorist group in northern Iraq, the military announced on Thursday.

In a written statement, Turkish General Staff said that the airstrikes targeted the PKK camps located in Zap region on Wednesday.

Airstrikes on PKK targets in northern Iraq -- where the terrorist group has its main base in Mt. Qandil running along the Iranian border -- and southeastern Turkey have been carried out regularly since July 2015, when it resumed its armed campaign.

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.