HPG

Kurdistan People's Defence Forces

Press Release

1. On February 19, our forces put under surveillance a disguised unit of the invading Turkish army in Korê area of the Judi Mountain in Şırnak. This unit was then targeted by our forces at around 14.00 hours on the same day. The number of dead and wounded soldiers in this unit put under intense fire could not be determined.

On February 20 the invading Turkish army carried out setdowns to Deriyê Berana, Deriyê Wara and Navser areas on the Judi Mountain with Sikorsy helicopters, launching an operation. This operation was withdrawn from the area without any results at 21.00 hours on the same day.

2. On February 21, at 04.30, our forces carried out a sabotage action against a Cobra-type armored vehicle of the invading Turkish army on the Zorava village highway in Ağrı’s Bazid (Doğubeyazıt) district. The details of this action will soon be shared with the public.

 

February 23, 2019

HPG Press Centre