Turkish Military Forces (TSK) launched a new operation in the countryside of Yemiþli (Dotkan), Sorî, Diriþk and Sarýtaþ (Dirbisan) Villages in Yüksekova, a district of Hakkari in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Heavily armed soldiers took part in the operation, locals have reported. All this week a heavy activity has been reported in Diyarbakýr with F-16 planes flying constantly over the skies of the city.