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Data Shows 14 Turkish Attacks, 2 PKK Responses Since Ocalan’s Peace Appeal and PKK’s Unilateral Ceasefire
According to the Community Peacemaker Teams (CPT), an organization that closely monitors the ongoing conflict between Turkey and the PKK in the Kurdistan Region, Turkey has conducted 14 attacks against PKK positions since February 27, when Abdullah Öcalan issued a message calling for peace and PKK disarmament. PKK guerrillas engaged or responded to two of these attacks.
CPT’s detailed data released yesterday indicates that nine of these attacks occurred in Duhok province, three in Sulaimani province, and two in Erbil province.
The specific bombardments by region are as follows:
PKK-Turkey Conflict in Kurdistan Region
February 27 – March 5, 2025 | Following Öcalan’s Peace Call
14
Turkish Attacks
2
PKK Responses
9
Attacks in Duhok
3
Attacks in Sulaimani
2
Attacks in Erbil
Attack locations in Kurdistan Region – Feb 27 to Mar 5, 2025
Attack Types
6
Artillery
5
Fighter Jets
3
Helicopters
Key Observation
Turkish attacks continued despite Öcalan’s call for peace on February 27. Out of 14 Turkish attacks, PKK fighters responded to only 2 attacks.
Chronology of Events
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February 27Sidakan, ErbilAir Strike
Turkish warplanes bombed the mountains of Khwakurk and Khnera.
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February 27Amedi, DuhokAir Strike
The Turkish army bombed Mount Gara.
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February 27Amedi, DuhokArtillery
Turkey shelled Mount Matin near the villages of Balafa and Guharze.
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February 27 (Late Night)Mawat, SulaimaniAir Strike
Turkish warplanes bombed around Galala village.
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February 28Amedi, DuhokArtillery
Turkish artillery again shelled Mount Matin between villages of Balafa and Guharze.
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March 2Deraluk, DuhokAir Strike Helicopter
Intensive attack on Mount Linki and Reshava Valley using helicopters and fighter jets. The 45-minute attack was the largest Turkish operation since April 2022.
PKK fighters responded by firing at the helicopters. -
March 2Amedi, DuhokArtillery
The Turkish army shelled Sigiri village.
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March 4Amedi, DuhokHelicopter
Turkish army helicopters attacked Mewine Valley in Balafa village.
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March 5Amedi, DuhokArtillery
Turkish artillery from military bases shelled Mount Matin near Guharze village.
PKK fighters fired at a Turkish military base in response. -
March 5 (Evening)Mawat, SulaimaniAir Strike
Turkish fighter jets heavily bombed Zhazholan Valley and Khandak behind Galala village.
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