Baku, Azerbaijan, Jan. 9
By Rufiz Hafizoglu- Trend:
Turkish Air Forces attacked Al-Qaeda fighters in Syria in response to mortar fire, Turkish General Staff said, Turkish Sabah newspaper reported on Jan. 9.
Al-Qaeda fighters based in Syria fired on the border town of Akchakale in Shanliurfa province this morning, according to the information.
No casualties were reported as a result of the firing of mortars on Turkish territory, according to the newspaper.
Translated by L.Z.
Edited by C.N.