ANKARA

The PKK/YPG terror group killed at least three civilians and wounded 20 others in a car bomb attack in northern Syria, Turkey's Ministry of National Defense said on Saturday.

"The PKK/YPG terror organization, which is no different from Daesh [also known as ISIS], continues to slaughter innocent civilians," the ministry said on Twitter.

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YPG/PKK kills 3 civilians, wounds over 20 in Tal Abyad, Syria

TAL ABYAD, SYRIA - NOVEMBER 23: A burning vehicle is seen after an attack with bomb laden vehicle in industrial zone of Tal Abyad, Syria, on November 23, 2019. PKK, listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU, and Syrian Kurdish YPG militia, which Turkey regards as a terror group, kills 3 civilians, wounds over 20 in Tal Abyad, Syria, according to initial reports, says Turkish Ministry of Defense. ( Bekir Kasım - Anadolu Agency )

It added that "baby-killer terrorists" attacked civilians at work in an industrial area of the Tal Abyad district with a bomb-laden vehicle, killing three and injuring 20 others, according to initial reports.

Turkey on Oct. 9 launched Operation Peace Spring to eliminate terrorists from northern Syria, east of the Euphrates River in order to secure Turkey’s borders, aid in the safe return of Syrian refugees, and ensure Syria’s territorial integrity.

Ankara has reached two separate deals with the U.S. and Russia to pause the operation in order to allow YPG/PKK terrorists to withdraw from a planned safe zone, where Turkey wants to repatriate the refugees.

In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the European Union -- has been responsible for the deaths of 40,000 people, including women, children, and infants. The YPG is the PKK’s Syrian offshoot.