in iraq. hostilities resumed. the turkish government resumed air strikes. . there have been a large number of deaths in that time. some thousands of separatists killed in the air strikes, 250 or so turkish security officers killed. just after the bombing took place here on saturday, the separatists declared a cease fire, at least up until an election, the coming general election is held at the start of november. they said they would not launch any further military action so as to not influence that event, if you like. that has been rejected by the turkish government. they've continued the air strikes with the results you've been discussing but because turkey is effectively at war with kurds again, they believe they're suring. if you like, it's a wave of