Press Release
1. On May 12, our forces put a military unit in the territory of Haşbera Mezın in the Akdağ area of the Genç town of Bingöl under surveillance. At 16.30, our forces carried out an action with effective hits in close range to this unit. 3 soldiers were killed in this action. After the action, the Turkish army launched an operation in the area.
2. On May 11, the Turkish army launched an operation in the Gırê Kaç and Çemê Karê territories of Siirt's Herekol area. On the 12th of May, at 3:00 am, the Turkish army bombed these areas with howitzers and mortars; Sikorsy helicopters have also carried out setdowns to Martyr Azime, Gırê Şehit Berxwedan and Şehit Resul areas in support of Cobra helicopters. There have been occasional conflicts between our forces and the soldiers. As information about the operation is obtained, it will be shared with the public.
3. On May 12, at 23:00, our forces have carried out an action with heavy and individual weapons against Hakkari's Koordine hill, in Çelê (Çukurca) district of Hakkari. There was a conflict between the Turkish army and our forces for 1 hour. The Turkish army bombed the area of action until the morning of May 13, the Küçük Cilo, Kınyanıs and Şamkê areas with howitzers and mortars; While between 02:00 - 03:00 hours and at 09.00, warplanes bombarded the area. Detailed information on the action will be announced later.
4. On May 13, at 04:00, our forces carried out an action with heavy weapons against the Leylek hill of Hakkari's Şemzinan district. In this action, the number of dead and wounded soldiers could not be clarified.
May 13, 2017
HPG Press Centre