The curfew and onslaught by Turkish state forces in Nusaybin district of Mardin continues in its tenth day.

Newroz, Fırat, Abdülkadirpaşa and Yenişehir neighborhoods have witnessed heavy clashes between state forces and local people carrying out self-defense throughout the night.

According to initial reports, one civilian has been wounded as a result of the offensive that intensifies mainly in Newroz neighborhood, where local people are strongly resisting the attacks conducted from the areas of Şirin Street, Çağ Çağ Street, Eski Hastane (Old Hospital) and Şehitler Köprüsü (Bridge of Martyrs).

The state forces are now being reinforced by more armored vehicles and military units as preparations are underway for an expansive assault on Newroz, Fırat, Yenişehir and Abdülkadirpaşa neighborhoods.

Electricity and all means of communication remain hindered in the district.