Press Release

1. Within the framework of the Cenga Xabur Revolutionary Campaign in the Metîna region;

– On August 15, the invaders in the Girê Coordinate area were followed by our forces. The invaders, who were taken under control, were hit with a coordinated infiltration action at 18:30.

As a result of the revolutionary operation carried out, at least 7 invaders were punished and 4 invaders were injured. Following the action, the invading Turkish army carried away its casualties from the area with helicopters.

This successful revolutionary operation was carried out to salute the 15 August Initiative with the spirit of victory of our immortal Commander Egîd.

2. In Avaşîn region; 

– On August 15, the battle positions in the Girê Sor area were bombed with heavy weapons. 

– On August 15, between 06:00 and 19:00, the invading Turkish army used chemical gases 4 times against the war tunnels in the Werxelê area.

– On August 15, at 21:30, the war tunnels in the Werxelê area were bombarded with explosives. Since the morning hours of 16 August, the war tunnels have been bombarded with poisonous gases. Drone activities continue on the area.

3. On August 15, between 20:00 and 01:00, the helicopter activities took place in the Qaşura area of ​​Metîna. On the same day, at noon, the village of Hirore, in the Kanî Masî sub-district of Amediye district, was bombed with howitzers and mortars. The fire, which broke out in the field as a result of the bombardment, continues. 

– On August 14, at 19:30, with warplanes from the Karker area of ​​the Zap region; On August 16, between 03:30 and 04:30, the Çemço area was bombed with howitzers fired from the police stations on the borderline. 

– On August 15, between 22:00 and 22:40, the invading Turkish army replaced its forces in the Mervanos and Tabura Ereba areas of Avaşîn region with helicopters. 

August 16, 2021

HPG Press Centre