Aldar Xelîl: The aim of the attack on Hewler is to keep South Kurdistan under threat

PYD Co-Presidency Council member Aldar Xelîl issued a statement regarding the attack on Hewler last night and said that "the aim of this attack is to keep Bashur Kurdistan under threat."

It is reported that 3 mortars fell around the Hewler International Airport in the attack that took place on Tuesday night.

The Saraya 'Ewlia' El Dem group, affiliated to the Iraqi Hezbollah, claimed responsibility for the attack adding it "targeted the US occupation of Iraq”, but gave no evidence to support its claims.

PYD Co-Presidency Council member Aldar Xelîl, said in his social media account: “This is an incident to be condemned. The purpose of this attack is to keep Bashur Kurdistan under threat.”