Turkish base in N. Iraq attacked after PKK provocation

<p>By Yildiz Nevin Gundogmus</p> <p>ANKARA (AA) – A base belonging to Turkish Armed Forces in northern Iraq was attacked after PKK terror group's provocation, the Turkish Defense Ministry said on Saturday.</p> <p>&quot;As a result of the provocation of the PKK terrorist organization, an attack took place in our base area located in northern Iraq,&quot; the ministry said in a statement.</p> <p>There was a partial damage to vehicles and equipment in the attack, it said, adding that necessary measures were being taken regarding the incident.</p> <p>In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK — recognized as a terrorist group by Turkey, the U.S., and the EU — has been responsible for the deaths of some 40,000 people.</p> <br>