Posted by: zanshin, 2008-01-19 07:05

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Date: 2008-01-15 (Tuesday)
Turkish jets targeted PKK positions in the Zap-Sivi, Avasin-Basyan and Hakurk regions of northern Iraq.
The warplanes destroyed five command centers, two communication centers, 15 training centers, 12 logistics facilities, 18 shelters, two anti-aircraft batteries and four ammunition depots.
-- According ro the General Staff of Turkey






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