The operation started by Turkish troops in Feraşîn Highland in Beytüşşebap district of Şırnak the day before, continues with the support of F-16 jets and helicopters.

Turkish soldiers participating in the operation have bombed and demolished the 'Martyr Mehmet Goyî Cemetery' of PKK guerrillas in the area. The surroundings of another graveyard of PKK guerrillas- 'Martyr Kurtay Feraşîn Cemetery' - were also shelled by Turkish jets and helicopters.

While the operation is further being joined by village guards in the region, soldiers have bombed and demolished the mosque, guesthouse and walls of the graveyard. Reports are coming through that people living in the nearby Hindirus village do not leave the region despite all the threats of soldiers, but all the means of communication have been cut off in the area.

In the meantime, soldiers have blocked the two roads leading to the Feraşîn Higland and Meydan Kolya Higland where 'Martyr Kurtay Feraşîn Cemetery' is located.

The road of Çeman village 30 km to district centre, has also been blockaded by Turkish troops.