According to Turkish media, the Turkish army launched a military operation against the Kurdistan Workers' Party in northern Iraq, where the militants are located. Turkey considers the PKK a terrorist organization.
According to Yeni Safak, the operation is taking place near the Iraqi village of Metina. Turkish special forces, artillery and military aviation are aiming the Kurdish militants.
According to Milliyet, the Turkish Air Force has already bombed PKK targets not only in Metina, but also in the Zap, Avashin-Basyan and Kandil regions.