Press Release

1. On April 18, our guerrillas carried out sabotage actions against the Turkish army soldiers who were trying to position themselves on a hill in the Bırnê Reş area of ​​the Bazid district of Ağrı province. 

After the action, the Turkish army launched an operation in the field. On April 25th at 16.00, a military convoy came to the bottom of the hill. While a group of soldiers were still trying to keep the hill, our forces carried out a sabotage action against these soldiers. In this action, the number of dead and wounded soldiers could not be clarified. After the action, the enemy has carried away its dead and wounded with ambulances. This action was made against the air attacks on Shengal.

2. On 19 April, the Turkish army launched an operation in the area of ​​Şırnak's Besta area. The operation has been expanded to include Nala Govan, Piro slopes, Xirbike Besta and Biluzer areas. At around 19:00 on April 19th, the Besta area was bombarded with warplanes of the Turkish army, Cobra-type helicopters and howitzers. At 07.00 am on April 20th, there was a conflict between our forces and the Turkish army whıch lasted until the evening hours. In the clashes concentrated around the Martyr Armanç area, our forces also organized actions against the operation forces several times. Many soldiers died as a result of these actions and clashes. During the clashes and general attacks throughout the operation, 7 of our Guerrilla comrades have fell as martyrs. Whilst the operation has been partially withdrawn, the activities of the Turkish army continues in the Gırê Xanê and Gırê Sêvo areas. The details of the operation will be shared with the public as information is obtained.

April 26, 2017

HPG Press Centre