HPG

Kurdistan People's Defence Forces

Press Release

1. Within the scope of the Cenga Xabur Revolutionary Campaign, in the Metîna region;

– On August 27, at 14:30, the invaders positioned on the Girê Şehîd Çiya were hit by our forces.

As a result of the action, at least 1 invader was punished.

2. In the Girê Sor and Werxelê Resistance Areas in the Avaşîn region 

– The invaders, who bombarded Girê Sor slopes with heavy weapons on August 26 and August 27, tried to advance towards the resistance area. As a result of the intervention of Girê Sor Insurgents, the invaders had to leave the area.

– Between 12:00 – 23:40 on August 27 and at 07:30 on August 28, the invading Turkish army bombed the Werxelê Resistance Area with poisonous gases and explosives. 

Intensive drone and reconnaissance aircraft activity continue over the Resistance Zones.

3. Between August 24 and August 27, the Shkefta Birîndara area of ​​the Zap region was bombed with heavy weapons from the outposts on the borderline. On August 27, between 13:00 and 13:20, the Şikefta Birîndara area was bombed with warplanes. The fire, which broke out in the area as a result of the bombardments, continues.

– On August 27, between 19:30 and 22:20, helicopter movements took place in the areas of Girê Sor, Girê Spî, Girê Silêman, Mervanos, Tabûra Ereba in Avaşîn region; The slopes of Stûnê, Girê Martyr Rizgar, Girê Martyr Elî and Werxelê were bombed with attack helicopters.

– On August 27, between 22:30 and 00:00, there was helicopter activity on the Qaşura line in the Metina area. At the same time, the surroundings of the villages of Deşîşê, Derarê, Kêste and Seraru in the Kanî Masî sub-district of the Amediye district, as well as the Girê Koordîne, Girê Azad, Kela Qûmriyê areas were bombed with attack helicopters.

– On August 27, at 12:00, the village of Şiyê, in the Dinartê sub-district of the Akrê district, was bombed with warplanes.

August 28, 2021

HPG Press Centre