The Ministry of Defense of Turkey reported that on October 24, at 23:30 local time, air strikes were applied to the targets of the RSC and other terrorist groups in the north of Iraq. The purpose of the operation was to neutralize terrorists and prevent terrorist attacks against the civilian population and security forces, the department notes.
The statement says that 34 goals were destroyed as a result of the operation, including caves, shelters, warehouses and other objects used by terrorists.
It is noted that during the operation, mainly domestic weapons were used. The Turkish Air Force also managed to eliminate a large number of terrorists in the areas of Hakurk, Gara, Kandil and Sinjar.
“Turkish armed forces, as before, will continue to continue the fight against terrorism before the eradication of terrorism. During this operation, all measures were taken in order to avoid damage to the civilian population, friendly forces, historical and cultural values, and cultural values. as well as the environment, ”the statement says.