Press Release

1. For a while, the invading Turkish army is carrying out ambush activities with the support of the contras in the area of Çarçella in Hakkari’s Gever (Yüksekova) district.

 On June 18, our forces put under surveillance an enemy unit which carried out an ambush between the villages of Sêguza and Berdereşê near the Geliyê Doskî area. The enemy unit, which was put under control for a long time, was hit by our guerrillas at close range at 18.30 hours. In the action, four enemy soldiers were killed and intense clashes took place between our forces and the invaders. Our guerrilla Numan Sterk, who fought heroically against the enemy, fell a martyr. Also, soldiers and contras tried to intervene in the conflict as reinforcements were targeted by our guerilla forces and four enemy soldiers were killed.

 In the action, a total of 8 soldiers, including 2 military officers, were killed and many enemy soldiers were wounded by our guerrillas.

The ID details of our fallen comrades are as follows:

Nom de Guerre: Numan Sterk First-Last Name: Halef Yıldız  Place of Birth: Urfa Mother's-Father's Name: Mükerrem - Mehmet  Date and Place of Martyrdom: June 18, 2019 / Gever

Numan – Halef Yıldız

2. On June 17, at 12.00, the invading Turkish army launched an operation in the Kanireş highland in Deriyê Qaçê area of Şırnak's Qileban (Uludere) district. The invading army, unable to obtain results in the operation which continued until June 18, practiced pressure and insults against the locals doing their regular duties on the land.

3. On June 20, at 05.00, the invading Turkish army launched an operation in the Aşkita and Sulavê areas in Van's Çatak district. An operation was also launched in the area of Paçan village in Gürpınar district. Further information in relation to the operation which continues partially will be shared with the public as it is obtained.

June 21, 2019

HPG Press Centre