HPG

Kurdistan People's Defence Forces

Press Release

1. Within the scope of the Cenga Xabur Revolutionary Campaign in the Heftanîn region; 

– On August 27, at 10:00, A Reo type military vehicle, which was on the road between Deriyê Dawetiye and Girê Şehîd Rênas in theŞehîd Kendal area, was hit by sabotage tactics by our forces. 

As a result of the action, at least 3 invaders were punished, 4 invaders were injured and the targeted vehicle was destroyed together with the ammunition. After the action, the invaders removed their casualties from the area with helicopters.

2. Werxele Resistance Area in Avaşîn region; 

– On August 28, between 10:30 and 02:30, the Werxelê Resistance Area was bombed with poisonous gases and explosives. 

– On August 29, between 03:00 and 09:20, the invading Turkish army attempted to advance in the region after bombing the Werxele Resistance Area with poisonous gases and warplanes. The intervention of the guerrilla forces here forced the invaders to retreat without accomplishing a result. 

Intense drone and reconnaissance aircraft activity continue over the Resistance Zones.

3. On August 28, between 23:15 – 00:45, helicopter movements took place in the Girê Sor, Girê Spî, Girê Silêman, Mervanos, Tabûra Ereba areas in the Avaşîn region; Girê Martyr Rizgar, Girê Martyr Elî and Werxelê slopes in the Stûnê area were bombarded with attack helicopters.

– On August 28, between 22:00 and 01:00, helicopter mobility was experienced on the Qaşura line in the Metina area. At the same time, attack helicopters bombed the surroundings of Hirore, Deşîşê, Derarê, Kêste and Seraru villages in the Kanî Masî sub-district of Amediye district, as well as the Girê Koordîne, Girê Zendura, Girê Martyr Çiya areas. 

– On August 28, at 18:30, the village of Kêlê in the Sîda area of ​​the Zap region was bombed with howitzers fired from the outposts on the borderline. 

August 29, 2021 

HPG Press Centre