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Kurdistan People's Defence Forces

Press Release

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

– On September 17, at 14:45, the invaders in Girê Silêman were hit with sabotage tactics by our forces.

As a result of this successful action, at least 2 invaders were punished. After the action, the invading Turkish army removed its casualties from the area with helicopters at 15:00.

2. Within the scope of the Cenga Xabur Revolutionary Campaign, in the Metîna region;

– At 22:10 on September 17, attack helicopters that tried to bomb the Hirore and Kêste areas were targeted by our YJA Star forces from two sides. As a result of the action, 1 attack helicopter was hit and the damaged helicopter had to leave the area.

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

– The invading Turkish army, which bombed the Resistance Area with heavy weapons on September 17 attempted to advance at night. Intense clashes took place as a result of the intervention of the Werxelê Resistance Fighters. The invading Turkish army had to withdraw again as a result of the resistance by the guerrillas.

4. On September 17, at 15:10, the Kafya area in the Garê region was bombed with warplanes.

– On September 17, between 15:00 and 23:00, helicopter activity took place in the Qaşura line of the Metîna region. The area around the villages of Êdinê, Deşîşê and Serarû in the Kanî Masî sub-district of the Amadiya district and the Koordîne area were bombed with attack helicopters and howitzers and mortars fired from the outposts on the borderline.

– On September 17, between 15:30 and 15:40, the Karker and Saca areas of the Zap region were bombed with warplanes.

September 18, 2021

HPG Press Centre