Two violent explosions occurred near a police station in Yüksekova, in the province of Hakkari.

The explosions occurred near the 75th Yıl Police Station in the Kışla District on Monday night.

Before the explosions, fire was opened on an armoured vehicle, which was driving from the Kışla District to the Orman District, carrying special operations police.

While the neighbourhood and the area where the police station is located were besieged by hundreds of police, many ambulances were sent to the region.

Houses in the area where the explosion took place were raided and many people were taken into custody.

It was learned that the siege of the neighbourhood continued through the morning hours.