Armored diggers demolish houses in Yüksekova

15:48

JINHA

COLEMERG - State forces haven't been able to enter the neighborhoods of Yüksekova, where are under the control of the Civil Defense Unit (YPS) and Women's Civil Defense Unit (YPS-JIN), for 11 days despite ongoing bombardment. State forces began to demolish the houses in Cumhuriyet and Eski Kışla neighborhoods by using armored diggers and heavy machinery.

For 11 days, martial law under the name of "curfew" has been imposed in the Yüksekova district of Hakkari. State forces cannot manage to enter the neighborhoods, where are under the control of the Civil Defense Unit (YPS) and Women's Civil Defense Unit (YPS-JIN), despite ongoing bombardment. State forces began to demolish the houses in the Cumhuriyet and Eski Kışla neighborhoods of Yüksekova to enter the neighborhoods by using armored diggers and heavy machinery. Tens of houses and stores have been demolished by state forces. Meanwhile, many ambulances are being sent to the Cumhuriyet and Eski Kışla neighborhoods.

No information has been obtained about number of casualties in the town.

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