Press Release
1. Within the scope of the On August 19, the invading Turkish army launched a comprehensive invasion operation after bombing the Kato Xelîla area Van's Çatak district with warplanes and attack helicopters. The detailed information will be shared with the public later on.
2. In the Metina region;
Between 20:00 and 22:30 on August 20, helicopter activity took place on the Qaşûra line. At the same time, the villages of Kêste, Hirore, Seraru, Deşîşê, Dinê, as well as the areas of Koordîne, Girê Zendûra, and Kela Qûmriyê in the Kanî Masî sub-district of the Amediye district were attacked with assault helicopters and howitzers fired from outposts along the borderline.
3. In the Avaşîn region,
Since August 19, the invading Turkish army has been using heavy weapons to blast the war tunnels in the Werxelê area. From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On August 20, the battle tunnels in the Girê Sor area were targeted with explosives and heavy weapons.
- Between 10:30 and 14:30 on August 20, chemical gases were fired on the battle tunnels in the Werxelê area. The tunnels were bombed with heavy weaponry and explosives on the same day, between 14:30 and 01:00.
Intense Drone activity continues in the area.
4. In our statement dated August 16, we informed the public that the invading Turkish army had launched an invasion operation in the Sirnex Elkê Meydana area on July 27, 2021, and that our comrade Jîn Ronî (Dicle Üzüm) was martyred after battling valiantly amid intensive air raids and skirmishes. Our comrade Gulgeş Zîlan Serhat (Gülgeş Tatlı) was injured and captured by the invading Turkish army during the fight. Despite being exposed to horrific tortures, our comrade Gulgeş refused to submit to the invading Turkish state.
August 21, 2021
HPG Press Centre