Thirteen IS militants killed in Syria's Al-Bab - Turkish army

ISTANBUL, Dec 27 (KUNA) -- A total of 13 militants of the so-called Islamic State (IS) were killed during clashes in Syria's Al-Bab city on Monday, the Turkish military said in a statement Tuesday.
According to the Turkish Armed Forces, Turkey-backed Free Syrian Army (FSA) also hit 158 IS targets, including shelters, command-and-control centers, and vehicles.
Operation Euphrates Shield began in late August to rid Syria's northern border area of terrorists. Tuesday marks the 126th day of the operation.
In total, 42 landmines and 2,387 improvised explosives have been defused since the start of the operation on August 24. (end) ta.ss