Turkish troops fire artillery shells into northern Iraq . At least 16 rounds land on uninhabited area in Iraq 's Irbil province . The PKK has spent two decades fighting for autonomy for Kurds in southeastern Turkey , with some of its attacks launched from inside northern Iraq . Latest action occurs a week after Turkey begins eight - month ground campaign .
Turkish troops fire artillery shells into northern Iraq . At least 16 rounds land on uninhabited area in Iraq 's Irbil province . Latest action occurs a week after Turkey begins eight - month ground campaign .