The Press Centre of the People's Defense Forces (HPG) has released a statement detailing the latest guerrilla actions in Heftanin and Hakkari.

Three soldiers shot dead in Heftanin

Concerning the latest developments in the region of Heftanin in Southern Kurdistan, which is defended by the guerrilla against the occupation operation of the Turkish army that started in mid-June, the press office announced that a soldier was shot dead on Hill Koordine on 5 July. On the same day, a unit of the " Women’s United Revolutionary Movement " (Kadınların Birleşik Devrim Hareketi, KBDH) shot dead two soldiers of the Turkish army in Heftanin.

Armoured vehicle destroyed in Hakkari

Also on July 5, guerrillas destroyed an armored military vehicle of the Turkish army in Gever (Yüksekova) district of Hakkati. The vehicle was on its way between the villages of Bagengê and Serê Şikeftê. Four soldiers were killed here.

Injured guerrilla fighter captured

The HPG press office had informed on 28 June that a clash with the Turkish army had occurred in Deşta Silopiya in the area of Mount Cudi. HPG said in today's statement that guerrilla fighter Roj was wounded and taken prisoner on June 8 in Deşta Silopiya area.