Clashes between Turkish army and HPG in Dersim

Clashes reported between the Turkish army and People’s Defence Forces (HPG) in Pulumur, a district of Dersim province on Sunday.

Violent clashes broke out between the Turkish army and HPG in the rural Pulumur, local sources said.

Turkish soldiers were conducting operations in the area especially around Karagol stream since yesterday. Residents of villages nearby confirms that intense gunfire and bombings continue in the area.

Turkish media confirmed the clashes and said that the operation was conducted in cooperation with MIT (National Intelligence Agency).