Turkish attack against civilians results in casualties in Zakho countryside - UPDATE

The Turkish state continues its deadly attacks against civilians in various parts of Kurdistan territory in violation of international law.

The invading Turkish state forces attacked civilians in a village in the countryside of Zakho city in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq) on Wednesday.

According to initial reports, an artillery attack by the Turkish army targeted a group of Arab tourists on a picnic in the village of Perex, in Derkare town.

Speaking to RojNews agency, the district governor of Zakho, Mushir Bashir, stated that 8 Arab tourists were confirmed killed, while 17 people were wounded as a result of the attack.