[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 Ergene area of Al Amadiya district, Duhok province, northern Iraq around April 7, 2025. Casualty figures remain unknown, and the incident lacks corroboration from major news outlets.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event. Second-order effects would depend on whether the cross-border military activity escalates into broader regional tensions that could affect Iraq's northern oil infrastructure or Turkey-Iraq trade flows.

Watch points

• Monitor for independent news confirmation of the incident and any casualty reports
• Watch for potential PKK retaliation or escalation in cross-border violence that could affect regional stability