Fighting between guerrillas and Turkish soldiers in Şemdinli that broke out in Serero (İncesu) hamlet in Şapatan village 5 km to Hakkari's Şemdinli district is ongoing.

Turkish military started a bombardment targeting the clashes area from the surrounding outposts and the shelling started a fire in a forested area. Further details on the fighting are yet not available.

In the meantime, soldiers have banned entry and exit in Şemdinli. Local sources report that armored vehicles have been dispatched to the area as many soldiers have been killed or wounded in the fighting.