Turkish troops have launched a military operation in the rural areas of Taşlık (Cirzê), Kırkdirek (Çilsutun) and Soylu (Deriş) neighborhoods in Mardin's Savur district.

Special operation teams in a large number of armored vehicles have been deployed in the highlands in the region.

According to the reports, the teams of police have taken up position in the area in three separate 50-men groups.

The military operation is reported to be going on.