"At least 3 civilians lost their lives and 9 others were injured in an attack by PKK/YPG members in the area of Olive Branch," the statement said

Grad rockets have been used in the attack, according to the statement.

Turkish troops responded to the PKK/YPG shelling by shelling several places in the PKK/YPG-controlled township of Shirawa, local sources reported. (ILKHA)