The Turkish state army began its cross border operation against the Media Defence Areas. According to HPG (People's Defense Forces) sources, around 1000 Turkish troops with heavy weaponry entered the area of Haftanin/the Media Defence Areas under air support of war-planes and cobra type helicopters.

Also, according to the reports from the area that few minutes ago first clashes began between the HPG Guerrilla Forces and Turkish state army in the area of Haftanin/the Media Defence Areas. At the moment the clashes continue.