According to the information reported by local sources, the Turkish army launched a large-scale invasion operation in Zilan Creek in Hamoiler region in the Erciş district of Van. Reports say that the operation continues with the participation of an intense military force.

The operation comes after the Turkish military launched a comprehensive military operation from air and land in Şehîd Ferhad and Şehîd Serxwebûn areas of Şehîd Remzî region in Lice district of Amed (Diyarbakır) on Sunday.

In the month of March, the Turkish military begins its traditional "spring operations". In previous years, the guerrillas' transition from winter to spring was more of a disadvantage. For some time now, however, the Turkish army has not achieved any significant results with its spring operations, as the guerrillas begin their phase of action in advance.