Huge explosion in Talatê village amid ongoing siege of military forces

Talatê village of Mardin's Nusaybin district, which remains under the siege of Turkish state forces for 8 days, was shaken by a huge explosion this morning.

The siege of Turkish state forces on Talatê (Doğanlı) and Cibilgirav (Kuyular) villages in Mardin's Nusaybin district has entered its 8th day.

According to reports, a violent explosion has taken place in the village where the presence of a large number of soldiers continues.

Villagers stated that soldiers made an announcement for residents to not go out early this morning.

A villager told that: "A violent explosion has occurred this morning, shaking the entire village. We are still facing a lack of water. We demand an immediate end to this siege. This is all we want."

Another resident of the village reported that soldiers are still using some houses as outposts, and that rubbles from demolished houses are transported out of the village with trucks of the State Hydraulic Works (DSİ).