Fierce clashes took place in Avashin in the Medya Defense Areas. It was stated that dozens of invading Turkish soldiers were killed as a result of an action carried out by the guerrillas from 4 different places.
Heavy clashes were reported between the guerrilla forces and the invading Turkish soldiers in the Werxele area of Avashin, in the Medya Defense Areas.
Guerrilla sources said they carried out an action against the invading army in the Werxele area of Avashin on 16 July in the morning hours. Dozens of invading Turkish soldiers were killed in the action.
Emphasizing that the invaders bombarded the area all day long, it was stated that the killed and injured soldiers were removed from the area by helicopters after the action.
Air activity in the region and bombardment from the police stations on the border line continue intermittently.
