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.
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This report collates, documents, and verifies the immediate harm to the civilian population—death and injury—caused by Turkish and Iranian military operations inside Iraqi Kurdistan, as well as the broader impact on civilian life. Extensive military operations by the Turkish and Iranian military forces have resulted in forced displacement, environmental damage, the destruction of civilian infrastructure, and socioeconomic hardship.
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On June 15th, the Turkish Armed Forces began a new military operation and offensive in the Berwary Bala area to seize control of Matina Mountain and its surrounding areas with an eye towards gaining control of Gara Mountain.
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On June 15th, Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) started a new ground military operation in the Berwaly Bala area - maneuvering inside six villages in the area. On June 25th, Turkey established a checkpoint between Kani Bilave and Babire villages. The following day, Turkey began building seven new military bases in the Shive, Kani Tuia, Zireze, Demka, Bilejan, Korka and Gre Bia villages.
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Turkey has conducted bombardments further south in Iraqi Kurdistan with two deadly drone strikes in civilian populated areas on September 18 and 20, 2023.
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A report released by CPT and End Cross Border Bombing Coalition Partners finds 2022 deadliest year since 2015 for civilians in Northern Iraq under Turkish military bombardments.
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