Two Peshmargas were killed and few others were wounded. Civilian casualties are reported. Heavy artillery shelling of the town of Kifri, southwest of Sulaimaniya, last night resulted in many civilian casualties. The town of Chemchamal was also pounded with heavy artillery shelling throughout much of last night. The HQ of the artillery regiment and twenty bunkers were taken over.
Reports speak of heavy casualties among the Iraqi armed forces.
A number of soldiers and officers were taken prisoner. More than 100 pieces of light and medium weapons were captured. Scores of soldiers and officers defected to the opposition side. Opposition forces continue to battle Iraqi armed forces in the Jabara area near Kifri.