[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 Xakurke region of Iraqi Kurdistan on April 1, 2025, with unknown casualties. This represents a continuation of Turkey's cross-border military operations in northern Iraq's mountainous border areas.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates. The targeted area in the Rawanduz district is primarily mountainous terrain used by Kurdish militant groups rather than major commercial infrastructure.

Watch points

• Monitor for escalation that could affect broader Kurdish regional stability or draw in Iraqi government responses
• Watch for any impact on Turkey-Iraq diplomatic relations that could affect bilateral trade flows