Turkish Air Force deploys 20 fighter jets near border with Iraq

Turkish Air Force send more than 20 fighter jets to Diyarbakir near the border with Syria and Iraq, that was reported by www.milliyet.com.tr.

Turkish jets have not yet been used in the offensive to retake the Iraqi city of Mosul from Islamic State, but will be deployed when the time comes, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim was quoted as saying on Tuesday.

Yildirim was cited by news channel NTV’s website as also telling reporters there was agreement on Turkey taking part in the coalition in Iraq.

Yildirim’s office confirmed his remarks. Earlier he said Turkish warplanes were involved in the operation.
 [defence-blog.com]
21/10/16
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