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Iraq
Turkish aircraft attack targets in Dohuk
2016-05-09
(IraqiNews.com) Dohuk – An informed source in Qandil region asserted on Sunday, that Turkish warplanes attacked a number of border sites in the province of Dohuk, while pointed out that the attack caused the destruction of forests and orchards.

The source said in a statement received by IraqNews.com, “The Turkish warplanes attacked, today, the areas of Ainza, Boolean and Khobian located in Qandil Mountains,” noting that, “The Turkish air raid lasted for about two hours.”

The source added, “The [aerial] bombardment caused the destruction of forests and orchards,” explaining that, “The strike had sparked panic among the local population.”
Trend News reports the Turkish view of these events:
Turkish warplanes destroyed bunkers, gun emplacements, and ammunition depots belonging to the terrorist PKK organization in northern Iraq early Sunday, Anadolu agency reported. Military sources said that Turkish warplanes carried out airstrikes against the PKK between 2.00 and 4.30 a.m. local time Sunday in the northern Iraqi regions of Qandil, Medina, Zap, and Gara.

Turkish F-16 and F-4 2020 warplanes safely returned to base after hitting exact positions held by the PKK in the region and destroying its bunkers and gun ammunition.
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