HPG

Kurdistan People's Defence Forces

Press Release

1. In the Avaşîn region as part of the Bazên Zagrosê Revolutionary Campaign;

– On 22 June, at 19:10, the invading Turkish army trying to build a military road for occupation with diggers on the Çarçella slopes were targeted with heavy weapons. As a result of the action, road construction work has been stopped.

– On June 23, at 05:30, an action was carried out against the invaders who were carrying out road construction work in the Girê Sor area. While 1 invader was punished in the action, 1 invader was injured.

2. In the Heftanin region within the scope of the Cenga Xabur Revolutionary Campaign;

– On 22 June, at 20:00, the vehicle, which took action from the Xaç Hill in the Xantûr area and which had contras in it, was targeted and hit with the sabotage tactic. It was determined that 1 contra was penalized in this action.

3. Helicopter activity took place in Avaşîn, Metina and Zap areas, and attacks were carried out with helicopters and warplanes at the same time.

The details of the attacks are as follows:

– On June 22, at 09:30 and 10:40, the Kuro Jehro area in the Zap region was bombed with warplanes.

– On June 22, between 22:00 and 00:00, the invaders in the Mervanos and Banista areas of Avaşîn region were replaced by helicopters.

– On June 22, between 21:00 and 02:00, the invaders in the Qaşûra, Martyr Çiya, Militan Strait and Şikêrên Sor areas of the Metina region were replaced by helicopters. At the same time, Kêste and Koordine areas were bombed with attack helicopters.

June 23, 2021

HPG Press Centre