The number of detainees in Yüksekova, a district of Hakkari, rose to 20 since late last night. According to information 15 of them were released while seven wait at the military headquarter in Yüksekova.

The Turkish Military Forces (TSK) has carried out a large scale operation following the death of two sergeants who were shot death in front of their houses in Yüksekova yesterday.

In addition, nine soldiers were injured due to military car accident and transferred to the hospitals around Yüksekova.