On April 23, the Turkish army launched a large-scale invasion against the Zap, Avashin and Metina regions located in the guerrilla-controlled Medya Defense Zones in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq). As guerrillas are putting up fierce resistance, it has not been possible for the Turkish army to get stationed permanently and create a bridgehead so far.

Turkish fighter jets are bombing the Zendura Hill in Metina region, as well as the village of Hiror in the Derare area.