Turkish aircraft bombed positions of Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq

Turkish Air Force planes carried out on Wednesday night bombing of Kurdish separatist positions in northern Iraq, the Associated Press reports.

According to the channel CNN-Turk, about 15 fighters, including F-16s bombed the bases of PKK rebels (PKK), which are often used by them for attacks against Turkish military in Turkey, reports RIA "Novosti".

No casualties are not reported airstrike.

The conflict between Turkey and the PKK, which requires the establishment of an independent Kurdish state, lasting more than 25 years, he has claimed more than 40,000 lives. PKK terrorist organization recognized by the UN and the EU, which Ankara seeks entry as a full member.

PKK militants previously threatened the Turkish authorities intensified armed conflict, if not taken concrete steps to address long-term Kurdish problem.


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