Turkish forces 'neutralize' 32 Daesh suicides

At least 32 Daesh terrorists were “neutralized” in northern Syria in the last 24 hours as part of the ongoing Operation Euphrates Shield, Anadolu Agency quoted a Turkish General Staff statement as saying on Sunday.

Also, 292 Daesh targets, including the terror group’s shelters, headquarters, defense positions and vehicles had been hit by Free Syrian Army (FSA) fighters with Turkish army’s support during the same time period, the statement said.

Turkish Air force also hit 35 Daesh targets in Syria’s Al-Bab, Suflaniyyah, Bzagah and Kabr al Mukri regions, including control points, shelters, headquarters and vehicles used by the terrorists, the statement added.

The Turkish army is supporting FSA fighters in liberating Al-Bab, a strategic city for Daesh, from the terrorist group.

Sunday marks the 138th day of the operation.

The statement also said 2,817 improvised explosives had been defused since the start of the operation on Aug. 24.

Source: MENA