TO THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

1- On 25^th of June, 2010, in between 05:00-16:00 hours, the Turkish state army bombarded the areas of Gire Buhoke, Mila Baye, Duave, Desta Birka and, the Hills of Koordine and Zendore Bicuk/Haftanin/ the Medya Defence Areas, with obus and mortars.

2- On 25^th of June, 2010, in between 05:00-06:00 hours, the Turkish army carried an air-bombardment against the peak of the Mount Cudi.

3- In the early hours of 24^th of June, 2010, the Turkish state army launched a military operation in the areas of Bere Sinde, surrounding areas of Guzares and the Hill of Helwesis in Bilican/Cukurca/Hakkari. On 24^th of June, our guerrillas carried an action against these enemy operational forces. As a result of this action by guerrillas, 1 (one) enemy soldier killed and 2 (two) others wounded. Afterwards of this guerrilla action, the enemy pulled back with no result.

4- On 24^th of June, 2010, in between 20:00-21:00 hours, our guerrillas carried an action against enemy soldiers, who were responsible from the security of the army station of Golav/Karakocan/Elazig. As a result, our guerrillas confiscated 2 G-3 type weapon belongs to the enemy. Afterwards of this action, enemy soldiers opened fire surrounding area with no aim, and as a result 1(one) civilian lost his life and 4 (four) other civilians wounded. Later, the Cobra type attack-helicopters also shoot on surrounding area, and soldiers brought by scorscy type military helicopters launched a military operation in the area.

5- Since 24^th of June, 2010, day and night, the Turkish state army bombarding the villages of Bezenike and Sone, the Hills of Ertus, Small Cilo and Xeregol, and the areas Sikefta Birindara and Ciyares/Zap/the Medya Defence Areas, with obus and mortars.

The Press Liasion Centre – HPG

26/06/2010