HPG

Kurdistan People's Defence Forces

Press Release

1. Within the scope of the Bazên Zagrosê Revolutionary Campaign, in the Zap region;

– On July 2, at 18:30, a group of invaders gathered on the Werxelê slopes were targeted by our forces. 5 invaders were punished in the action.

Following the effective action, at 19:10, the invading Turkish army removed its casualties from the area with helicopters.

2. Within the framework of the Bazên Zagrosê Revolutionary Campaign, in the Avaşîn region;

– Since July 2, the invaders have been attacking the battle positions in the Werxelê and Girê Sor areas by throwing tear gas and explosives.

– On July 3, the invaders in the Werxelê area attacked the battle positions with gas bombs and grenade launchers and wanted to plant explosives. Our forces intervened invaders, the invaders were forced to retreat and the explosives were defused.

– On July 4, at 09:20, the invaders on the move towards the battle positions in the Werxelê area were targeted with sabotage tactic and hit at close range with individual weapons. As a result of effective hits, at least 3 invaders were punished and 2 invaders were injured. The invaders retreated one stage after the heavy blow they received.

– On July 3, between 21:00 and 00:40, helicopter movement was took place in the areas of Mamreşo, Mervanos, Banista, and Girê Silêman in the Avaşîn region.

 – On July 3, between 23:00 and 23:30, the Werxelê area was bombed with warplanes and attack helicopters; On July 4, at 04:50, the invaders attacked with missiles and grenade launchers against the war positions in Werxelê area.

July 4, 2021

HPG Press Centre