Soldiers of the occupant Turkish army have attempted to infiltrate the Pirbula area in Heftanin region of Medya Defense Zones held by guerrillas.

Reports are coming through of violent clashes between Turkish troops and guerrilla forces, and casualties on the Turkish side.

The Turkish army is bombarding the area with howitzer and mortar fire amid intense reconnaissance aircraft activity over the region.

The clashes have reportedly spread to the surroundings of the Banike village to the south of Pirbula.