HPG

Kurdistan People's Defence Forces

Press Release

 1. Within the scope of the Cenga Xabur Revolutionary Offensive in Heftanin Region,

 - On July 11, at 11.00, our forces targeted the invaders deployed on Martyr Berxwedan hill in Xantur area. During the action, the targets were hit right on the mark while the number of the punished and injured occupiers could not be clarified.

2. Within the scope of the Bazên Zagrosê Revolutionary Offensive in Avaşîn region,

- On July 10, the invading Turkish army tried to place explosives and cameras around the war tunnels in Werxele area. In consequence of our forces’ intervention, the explosives were counteracted and cameras were seized.

- On July 11 at 08.00, the invaders seeking to move towards the war tunnels in Werxele area were put under control by our forces and were hit at close range. While 2 invaders were punished, the invaders retreated one stage back after receiving a blow.

- On July 11 at 09.30, The invading Turkish army conducted an attack with explosives on the war tunnels in Gire Sor and intensely used chemical gas.

3. Helicopter activity took place over the Mamreşo, Tabura Ereban, Banista and Mervanos areas between the hours 21.00-23.00, and over Metina region between 22.00-00.00 on July 11. The vicinities of the Hirore, Edine, Deşişe Derare and Seraru villages and the Kela Qûmriyê area were bombarded.

- Deşta Kafya area in Gare region was bombed by warplanes at 16.55 on July 11.

- Warplanes bombed the Kurjehro area in Zap region at 09.40 on July 11 and the Kunişka area at 05.45 on July 12. 

Our forces suffered no losses during the attacks.

July 12, 2021

HPG Press Centre