People's Defense Forces Press Office HPG-BIM reported in a written statement that 3 soldiers were killed in an action conducted by guerrillas in Şırnak province. On the other hand, one guerrilla fell in a clash with Turkish forces in Mardin.

ACTION AGAINST FINDIKÊ OUTPOST

According to the HPG statement, guerrillas carried out an action against the Fındıkê outpost in Şırnak's Güçlükonak district at 12:45 on February 27. Three soldiers were killed in the action which was conducted from two sides. While the casualties were removed from the scene with helicopters, Turkish forces shelled the area with Cobra type helicopters after the action. Troops at Turkish outposts in the region also shelled the Gabar area with howitzer, mortar and tank fire.

ONE GUERRILLA MARTYRED IN MARDİN

HPG continued, reporting a clash between a guerrilla unit and a Turkish troop near Bıhênê village of Mardin's Kızıltepe district on February 23. One HPG guerrilla fell fighting here, whose ID details will be made public later.

The statement also said Hill Yekmal and Hill Sinek outposts at the border of Şırnak's Uludere district shelled Bektorya region of Heftanin area in guerrilla-held Medya Defense Zones between 21:00 yesterday evening and 01:00 tonight.

HPG also reported an activity of Turkish warplanes over Avashin area of Medya Defense Zones between 13.30 – 16.30 yesterday afternoon.