Turkish army has launched a bombardment on the valleys in Dersim and operations in Hakkari and Varto.

Following yesterday's clash in Dersim where three MKP (Maoist Communist Party) militants are claimed to have lost their lives, the military operation is expanding in the rural areas of of Hanusagý and Bunrak villages of Ovacýk/Tunceli.

While the Pülümür Valley, Kutu Brook and Vartinik Hamlet are reportedly dropped bombs for long hours with two cobra-type helicopters, it has been informed that a military operation has been launched in Hasangazi Village territory of Pülümür district.

Post-explosion operation in Hakkari

With the participation of a large number of soldiers, Turkish army has launched another operation in Hakkari region following the explosion reported during the passage of a military vehicle on Hakkari-Cukurca way close to the Gecimli village. Hakkari Governor Muammer Türker reported no loss of lives or injuries in the explosion.

Operations in three regions of Varto

Operations have been launched reportedly in three regions of Varto this morning. The operations in rural and forested areas of Icmeler (Reqasa) village and at Buzlugöze (Rindalîya) Village rurals are joined by thousands of soldiers.

Meanwhile, the Turkish Chief of General Staff has declared many regions in Sýrnak, Hakkari and Diyarbakýr as temporary security zone and banned the entrance of civilians into these areas. The ban on the regions, names announced on the web-site of the Chief of General Staff, will stand as of July 1st till October 1st.

Translation: Berna Ozgencil