[Iraq] Explosions/Remote violence: Shelling/artillery/missile attack

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. Turkish forces reportedly conducted artillery strikes against PKK militants in the Girgase area of Al Amadiya district, Duhok governorate, Iraq on March 29, 2025. Casualty numbers remain unknown, and the incident represents typical cross-border military activity in this region.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates and whether it triggers broader regional tensions or disrupts local economic activity in northern Iraq's Kurdistan region.

Watch points

• Monitor for escalation patterns or retaliatory actions that could affect broader Iraq-Turkey border security
• Track any impact on local transportation networks or cross-border trade flows in the Duhok area
• Watch for independent media confirmation of the incident and casualty reports