HPG

Kurdistan People's Defence Forces

Press Release

1. Within the scope of the Bazên Zagrosê Revolutionary Campaign; 

– The Turkish troops in charge of the safety of a road constructed for occupation goals between the Şehîd Rahîme and Girê Şehîd Afad areas in Avaşin region were put under surveillance by our forces and were hit with sabotage tactics on September 12.

At least two Turkish soldiers were killed during the action, after which Turkish forces retrieved their casualties from the area by helicopter. 

2. In the Werxelê Resistance Area in the Avaşîn region; 

– On September 20, the invading Turkish army attempted to place explosives in the Werxelê Resistance Area. Our Werxelê Resistance fighters intercepted the invaders and seized the explosives and neutralized them in a professional manner.

– On September 21, at 18:30, the invading Turkish army wanted to advance after bombarding the Werxelê Resistance Area with heavy weapons. As a result of the intervention of our Werxelê resistance fighters, intense clashes took place and the invaders could not advance.

3. On September 22, at 09:40, the Çemço area of ​​the Zap region was bombed with heavy weapons and warplanes. 

– On September 20, between 18:40 and 19:30, helicopter mobility took place over the Qaşura line of the Metîna region. Between 16:00 on 21 September and 05:30 on 22 September, the surrounding areas of Êdinê, Deşîşê, Serarû, Hirore villages and Kela Qûmriyê, Girê Martyr Çiya and Koordîne areas of the Kanî Masî sub-district of Amediye district were bombed with howitzers, mortars and attack helicopters. 

As a result of the bombardments, the fires in the land continue. 

September 22, 2021

HPG Press Centre