A clash broke out late last night in the area between Beþiri (Qubînê) County and Ýkiköprü (Awiska) town of Batman. A number of soldiers, including two specialist sergeants, have been wounded in the clash according to reports. Three bodies, claimed to be those of three HPG Kurdish guerrillas, were taken to Beþiri State Hospital morgue. While there is not any official declaration by HPG (People’s Defence Forces) concerning the clash, regional operations are continuing.

Translator: Berna Ozgencil