HPG

Kurdistan People's Defence Forces

Press Release

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

– On August 8, at 07:10, the invaders on the Martyr Axîn Hill in Xakurkê were hit with heavy weapons by our YJA Star forces.

The number of the invaders punished and injured in the action, could not be clarified.

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

 – The invaders on the slopes of Girê Sor were put under surveillance by our forces. On August 8, at 14:30, the invaders, who were put under surveillance were hit at close range as they took action. The invaders were hit for the second time in the area. In the actions, at least 2 invaders were punished. Following the action, the invaders retreated one stage.

3. On August 8, between 12:00 and 18:00, chemical gas was used 5 times against the war tunnels in the Werxelê area of ​​Avaşîn region. At 01:00 on the same day, the war tunnels were bombed with explosives. Intense drone activity continues on the area.

– On August 8, between 10:00 and 10:30, the Karker and Sîda areas in the Zap region were bombed with warplanes. 

– On August 8, between 21:00 and 00:00, helicopter activity took place on the Qaşura line in the Metina area.

August 9, 2021

HPG Press Centre