According to a RojNews report based on an Iraqi military source, the Turkish state has built a new military base in Dohuk region.

The military source, wishing to remain anonymous, stated that the airstrikes of the Turkish state in different areas of the Kurdistan Region continued.

The same source said that the Turkish state has entered "up to 90 kilometres deep into Iraqi territory".

The Turkish state has built more than 100 military bases only in the Kurdistan region thanks to the co-operation of the ruling party, KDP.

The Turkish state has increased its military presence in southern Kurdistan more than ever in recent years and maintains dozens of bases from which helicopters and drones take off on attack flights. Thousands of soldiers are stationed in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. In addition, there are locations of the Turkish intelligence service (MIT) and a broad network of agents.

There are up to ten military bases in the vicinity of Sheladize alone. The town is located thirty kilometres away from the town of Amadiya in Duhok governorate. A large part of the villages in this area is now empty due to continued Turkish attacks, and entry is forbidden. In April, two villagers were killed by a Turkish airstrike while collecting herbs. In early 2019, there was an uprising in the town against the Turkish occupation forces, and dozens of people were arrested.

The KDP and the government of Southern Kurdistan show no reaction against the military occupation by Turkey. The Iraqi government in Baghdad expresses at most verbal reactions.