On Monday evening, the Hakkari Governorate declared a "special security" zone for 15 days "to provide security and ensure public order" in the villages of Sorê, Zêvkan and highlands of the Yüksekova District.

A military operation was launched this morning in the villages and hamlets of Tilorana Jor, Tilorana Jêr, Yêkmal'a Jêr, Pagê, Kuçe, Hirmin, Mitirban, Meşkan, Mûşan, Kendalok, Wargenima.

With the support of combat type war helicopters, a landing was made on the dominant hills of the villages.

While soldiers were dispatched to the villages declared as "special security" zones, intense helicopter activity was observed in the region.