The Continuation of Turkish Military Operations in Iraqi Kurdistan Despite PKK's Unilateral Ceasefire

Since the declaration of the ceasefire on March 1, the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) have carried out approximately 118 bombardments and attacks in Iraqi Kurdistan throughout March. These include at least 86 airstrikes, 21 artillery bombardments, 10 helicopter attacks, and one incident involving explosive ordnance. Additionally, the PKK has responded to Turkish military operations at least nine times, including shooting down a Akıncı drone in Sofian village in the Bingrd sub-district of the Dukan district of the Slemani governorate on March 16.

Overall, these numbers indicate a consistent level of military operations, with only a slight decrease in attacks and bombardments. Compared to January 2025, this represents a 12% decrease, and compared to February 2025, only a 21% decrease in the number of attacks and bombardments.