Turkish jets hit 12 IS targets in northern Syria

ANKARA: At least 12 Islamic State targets were destroyed in northern Syria on Tuesday as part of Operation Euphrates Shield, according to the Turkish military.

In a statement, Turkish General Staff said that Turkish jets hit at least 12 IS targets located in northern Syria's Qabbasin, Suflaniah and Bzaghah regions and destroyed three shelters and nine defense positions, command and control facilities.

The operation is a part of Turkish-led Operation Euphrates Shield, which began in late August to improve security, support coalition forces, and eliminate the terror threat along Turkey's border using Free Syrian Army fighters backed by Turkish artillery and jets.