Press Release

1. Within the scope of the Martyr Bager and Martyr Ronya Revolutionary Campaign, on June 16, at 13.40, our guerrilla forces carried out a sabotage action in response to the invasion operation of the invading Turkish army in the Medya Defense Zones. One enemy soldier was killed in the action.

2. On June 15, at 01.30, our forces carried out an action against the Deştanê outpost in Çelê (Çukurca) district of Hakkari. In the action, where enemy positions and shelters were put under intense fire from 2 sides, 2 enemy positions were destroyed and 1 enemy soldier was identified killed.

3. On June 12, clashes took place between our forces and the occupying Turkish army in the Şêxler area of Beytüşşebap district of Şırnak. Detailed information on the conflict will be shared with the public later on.

4.  On June 12, one of our guerrilla unit encountered with enemy forces in the valley of Kurike village of Omerya area of Mardin, and engaged in a clash with enemy soldiers. Following the brief conflict, the occupying Turkish army bombed the scene with warplanes. We did not suffer any loss in the conflict and bombardment.

 The local people who tried to blow out the fire in the area as a result of the bombardment were prevented by the invaders. As detailed information about the ongoing operation is obtained, it will be shared with the public.

June 17, 2019

HPG Press Centre