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

Summary

Single-source ACLED detection — awaiting independent verification. Turkish airstrikes reportedly targeted PKK militants in the Gare region of northern Iraq's Ninewa province on April 3, 2025. Casualties remain unknown, and the medium severity classification suggests localized impact.

Supply chain impact

No commodities or chokepoints are directly mapped to this event; second-order effects depend on how the situation escalates. The Gare region is mountainous terrain along the Turkey-Iraq border where Turkish forces periodically conduct counter-terrorism operations, but immediate supply chain disruption appears limited given the remote location and targeted nature of the operation.

Watch points

• Monitor for escalation in cross-border military operations that could affect broader northern Iraq stability
• Track any Turkish ground operations or extended air campaigns that might disrupt regional transportation networks