Heavy clashes are taking place around Marty Kendal Hill in Haftanin area of guerrilla-held Medya Defense Zones in South Kurdistan territory bordering North Kurdistan, the Kurdish region in Turkey.

According to the reports coming through from the region, the area of clashes has also been shelled by jets and helicopters of the Turkish army, in addition to reconnaissance flights over the scene.

While Turkish troops deny access of civilians to the clashes area, special operations teams are being airdropped into the area by eight Sikorsky type helicopters.

Reports also say that Turkish army has deployed 12 tanks at a point close to the Marty Kendal area.