Local sources report that clashes erupted between guerrillas and Turkish troops on an operation in Tendürek region of Ağrı today. While Turkish forces were inflicted heavy blows during clashes, dead and wounded soldiers were retrieved from the area with helicopters.

On the other hand, Turkish sources report that only 2 soldiers were killed and 11 others were wounded during the fighting in this area. S

Several ambulances have been dispatched to the scene as clashes continue.