[Iraq] Explosions/Remote violence: Air/drone strike

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. Turkish warplanes reportedly conducted airstrikes against PKK militants in the Dergele area of Duhok province, northern Iraq on April 3, 2025. The operation targeted a mountainous region near the Turkish border with unknown casualties.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates. The Duhok province location is in Iraq's Kurdistan Region, which could potentially affect regional cross-border trade flows if operations expand or trigger broader security responses.

Watch points

• Monitor for independent confirmation of the strikes and casualty reports from Iraqi Kurdish or Turkish official sources
• Track whether this represents an isolated operation or part of a broader Turkish military campaign that could affect regional stability