Press Release
1. On June 12, between 03.00 and 06.30, the invading Turkish army intensively shelled the Kırê Sarızsu area of the Tendirek Mountain located between Ağrı's Bazid district and Van's Çaldıran district with mortars, howitzers, and warplanes.
Four of our comrades on duty during these bombardments have reached martyrdom. The ID information of our martyr comrades will be shared with the public later on.
2. On June 17, between 20.30 and 21.00, the invading Turkish army's warplanes bombed the Dola Şehidan area in the Qandil region of the Medya Defence Zones and the surroundings of Bêpalan village.
On June 18 (today), between 10.00 and 10.30, warplanes once again bombed the surroundings of Tûkê village in the Qandil region. While we have had no losses in these bombardments, considerable damage has been caused in the gardens and vineyards of the local people.
June 18, 2019
HPG Press Centre