HPG

Kurdistan People's Defence Forces

TO THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

1. On 27th of April, 2010, a military operation have been started by the Turkish state army in the areas of Siva Hespa and Kucuk Gare/Cukurca(Cele)/Hakkari(Colemerg). Some part of the operational forces pulled back on 28th of April, yet some hidden units stayed in the operation area for search and ambush activities.

2. The Turkish state army bombarded the areas of Sehit Cihat, Sehit Zeki, Sehit Ceko, Sifreza and the village of Erbis, and the Hills of Ertus /Zap/ the Medya Defence Areas on 28th of April, 2010, with obus and mortars. The bombardment started in the early morning hours and continued until late night with non-stop.

The Press Liasion Center – HPG

29/04/2010