Turkish army started a large scale operation in Dersim today.

Local sources said hundreds of soldiers were deployed areas in Munzur Valley such as Kutudere, Lac Deeresi and Dokuzkayalar.

The operation started in mountainous region last Saturday. Helicopters bombarded the region and thousands of soldiers deployed in the areas.

A forest fire broke near Halvori village after the bombings.

There are no reports of clashes during the operation.

Kurdish guerrillas are in position of ceasefire which was declared by the PKK last August. 

But Turkish army continues its bombardment of suspected guerrilla positions and military operations against the Kurdish guerrillas.



More than 20 Kurdish guerrillas were killed as a result of Turkish military operations since August.