Press Release
1. On May 11, between 16:30 and 17:00, our forces carried out actions with heavy weapons against a group of soldiers positioned in the Mergê territory of Hakkari's Şemzinan area. At the same time, our forces hit Zeytê police station with heavy weapons. In these actions, the number of dead and wounded soldiers could not be clarified.
2. On May 10, at 12.00, between the Gulizerkê police station and Hill Zorava in the area of Tendürek in Ağrı, our YJA Star forces carried out a sabotage action against a Reo-type military vehicle. In this action, a total of 10 soldiers were killed, including 2 bomb disposal experts, 8 of whom were members of JÖH (Gendarmerie Special Operations). In addition, five soldiers were wounded in the vehicle. After the action, the Turkish army carried away its wounded to the province of Van with Sikorsy type helicopters; With kirpi-type armored vehicles carrying to the Gulizerkê police station. This action was performed in memory of our friends who fell as martyrs in Dersim.
- On the evening of May 11th, the Turkish army launched an operation in the Tendürek area. There were conflicts between our forces and the soldiers in the operation. Tens of soldiers have been killed in conflicts. As detailed information on the operation is obtained, it will be shared with the public.
3. As a result of intense bombings carried out against our Medya Defense Zones between April 26th and 28th, comrades Nalin Muş and Helin Dersim, our members of the YJA Star Military Council, were martyred. A comprehensive explanation has been made by our YJA Star Command regarding our comrades who have fallen into martyrdom.
The ID information of our martyr comrades is as following:
Nom De Guerre: Helin Murat
Name Surname: Nurten Kılıçarslan
Place of Birth: Dersim
Mother's - Father's Name: Poli - Ali
Date and Place of Martyrdom: 26 - 28 April 2017 / Medya Defense Zones
Nom De Guerre: Nalin Dipo
Name Surname: Hanımşah Bağcı
Place of Birth: Muş
Mother's - Father's Name: Tevrat - Ziyattin
Date and Place of Martyrdom: 26 - 28 April 2017 / Medya Defense Zones
May 12, 2017
HPG Press Centre