The Turkish army has launched an operation in the rural area around Mazıdağı with the participation of special operation teams and village guards. It has been reported that armed units in civilian clothes are also taking part in the operation.
The military operation in Mazıdagı district of Mardin is said to be extensive, including the villages of Golikê (Armağan), Hındıris (Belek mezrası) and Bıriniyê (Armağan çeşmesi) in the district as well as rural areas. It has been reported that a large number of armoured vehicles have also been deployed in the mountainous area.