Press Release

1. On June 6, the occupying Turkish army launched an operation in the Geliyê Marinos, Mezra Marinos and Kato Marinos areas in Hakkari.

 On the same day, attack-type helicopters belonging to the invaders intensely bombed the operation areas.

On June 8, at 06.00, the invading Turkish army carried out setdowns to the Çele Çengê, Mezra Marinos and Geliyê Marinos areas with Sikorsy-type helicopters. The operation in the region still continues.

2. On June 8, at 14.00, our forces carried out an action against a Reo-type military vehicle near the Mendinê outpost in Van’s Başkale district. The vehicle has been effectively hit and damaged. The number of dead and wounded enemy soldiers in this action could not be clarified.

June 9, 2018

HPG Press Centre