Press Release

1. On 12 September, the invading Turkish army launched a comprehensive invasion operation after bombing the Şehîd Bahoz area of ​​the Gabar region of Sirnex with warplanes and attack helicopters.

This invasion operation was withdrawn inconclusively on 16 September. The fires that broke out in the area as a result of the bombings during the operation continue to rage.

2. On September 27, between 22:30 and 00:00, Turkish helicopter activity took place over the Qaşura line in the Metîna region. The vicinity of the villages of Deşîşê and Seararû in the countryside of Amadiya district, as well as the Koordîne and Qela Qûmriyê areas, were bombed by attack helicopters. On the same day, between 11:10 and 14:00, the village of Şêlazê was bombed 5 times by fighter jets. Following the bombings, the houses, farms and gardens of the civilian population were damaged. 

– On September 27, between 22:50 and 00:30, Turkish helicopter activity took place over the areas of Girê Sor, Girê Spî, Mervanos, Tabûra Ereba and Banista in Avaşîn region. During the same hours, the Geliyê Basya and Girê Şehîd Revenge areas were bombed by attack helicopters. 

– On September 27, between 23:00 and 00:00, the Shamkê area in the Zap region was bombed with attack helicopters.

– On September 27, at 19:20 and 19:30, the village of Girê, in the Çemanke sub-district of Duhok's Amediye district, was bombed with warplanes. 

September 28, 2021 

HPG Press Centre