Military operation in Yüksekova, clash in Oremar

While the Turkish army has started an extensive operation in Hakkari's Yüksekova district, reports are coming through of ongoing clashes in Oremar region.

According to reports, Turkish army has started an operation in a large territory involving the Mate, Talanê, Şawitê villages and Gezre hill in Yüksekova and Geliyê Dizê and Cehennem Stream region in Hakkari.

On the other hand, clashes that erupted in İkikaya Mountains at the zero point of Oremar (Dağlıca) border Tuesday evening continue.

There is helicopter activity in the clashes area and local sources report that helicopters are carrying dead and wounded soldiers. Reports suggest that Turkish soldiers asked the journalists and locals in this region not to relay information out about the operation.