Press Release
1. The occupying Turkish army on November 4 had launched an operation against the Besta area of Şırnak. Our forces, within the scope of the Martyr Serdem and Martyr Nudem revolutionary campaign launched in the region, carried out a series of actions against the operations developed by the enemy. Within this scope;
On November 6, 14.00, our forces carried out an action against occupying soldiers positioned on Girê Sevo. Two soldiers were killed in this action where the enemy's positions were effectively struck.
A Sikorsky-type helicopter trying to land on the Qurta Xanê valley in the afternoon hours of November 8 was put under fire by our forces. The helicopter which was struck effectively has been forced to withdraw.
On November 12, at 11.00, our forces have once again targeted the enemy's positions and tents at the Girê Sevo hill. One tent has been destroyed and eight soldiers were killed in this action where the enemy's positions and tents were put under intense fire. This operation where intense bombardment and conflict took place continues with the support of disguised units. Information in relation to the operation will be shared with the public as it is obtained.
2. On the morning hours of November 13, the occupying Turkish army launched an operation in the Deriyê Qacê, Deriyê Helız and Deriyê Beqa areas of Şırnak's Kato Jirka region with the support of cobra-type helicopters, warplanes and unmanned aerial vehicles. Warplanes have bombed the Tehterêş area on November 16. This operation in which the outposts bombed the area with howitzers and mortars was withdrawn inconclusively on the evening hours of November 17.
November 19, 2017
HPG Press Centre