HPG

Kurdistan People's Defence Forces

Press Release

In Avaşîn Region;

– On October 23 the invading Turkish army launched a comprehensive invasion operation in Stûnê, Gûndê Çiye, Girê Şehîd Rizgar, Girê Şehîd Fırat and Girê Şehîd Elî in the Avaşîn region.

On October 25, at night, the invading Turkish army bombed the Girê Şehîd Dîren area with explosives after it airdropping troops.

– On October 27, the invading Turkish army bombed the Girê Şehîd Dîren area 10 times with explosives. On October 28, the invaders who attempted to advance towards the area were hit by our forces with sabotage tactics. As a result of the action, at least 1 invader was punished. 

– On October 27, at 16:08, the Girê Kartal Resistance Area was bombed with explosives. 

– On October 29, the invading Turkish army launched an invasion operation covering the Basya and Stûne areas. 

Our forces are mounting historic resistance with an Apoist militant spirit against this large-scale invasion operation launched by the Turkish army. 

Hand-to-hand fighting between the Turkish troops and our forces continues.

October 29, 2021

HPG Press Centre