Fouad Xakî Beygi, PDK-I representative in Sulaimaniya, confirmed the attack and said: “Shells have hit areas near our central bases. We want the government to investigate the case".

Iran has used unmanned aerial vehicles and artilleries.

The attack started before noon. Local medical authorities say at least 14 people lost their lives and 40 were wounded. Some of the wounded are in serious condition and there are children among the wounded.

The attack happened during a HDK meeting. It is not known whether the local government was informed about the attack. However, the regional government declined the attack on Koyê in a written statement. 

The attack was carried out on the same day the Iranian regime executed three Kurdish political prisoners, Ramin Huseyin Panahi, Zanyar and Lokman Muradi.