Resistance against the Turkish invasion of Southern Kurdistan continues. The HPG reported that one soldier was killed during an action in Metina. Air strikes were carried out in Xakurke, Zap and Avashin, and a military operation is underway in Yüksekova.
The press office of the People's Defense Forces (HPG) released a statement providing information on the latest developments in the Turkish state’s war in Kurdistan territory. Accordingly, the Turkish army continues its bombardments in the Medya Defense Zones in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq). Numerous airstrikes have been carried out again in the last two days. Artillery attacks also continue to take place.
HPG stated that guerrillas targeted the Turkish forces stationed at Hill Azad in Metina region on July 9. One soldier was killed in the action, while two surveillance cameras were destroyed.
On the same day, guerrillas targeted the Turkish troops at the Militan Gorge. The number of dead and wounded could not be determined. A transport helicopter approaching the battle area to evacuate soldiers was "effectively targeted" and had to withdraw as a result.
Bombardments in Southern Kurdistan
Regarding the air and ground attacks of the Turkish army in Southern Kurdistan, the statement said: "On July 8, warplanes bombed the Girê Rostê area near Goşînê in Xakurke at 5:20 pm. On July 9, our forces in Avaşîn recorded helicopter activity in the areas of Mervanos, Tabura Ereban, Girê Silêman, Girê Şehîd Întîkam and Girê Sor between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. From 11:20 p.m. until midnight, our tunnel facilities in Werxelê were bombed by attack helicopters.
Since July 8, there have been repeated artillery strikes by howitzers in the area around Werxelê. Yesterday evening, bombardments were first carried out against our war tunnels in Werxelê. Subsequently, our tunnel systems at Girê Sor were attacked. At 9:25 a.m. on July 10 (today), fighter planes attacked the Saca area in the Zap region. These attacks did not result in casualties in our ranks."
Operation in Yüksekova
Across the border, the Turkish army has been conducting a military operation in Hakkari province for a week now. The offensive is concentrated around the rural village of Esendere (Bajêrga Mezin) in Yüksekova (Gever) district.
According to the HPG, the Turkish Air Force bombed the area around the village of Tilora on July 5. After two days, a partial withdrawal took place. Currently, covert units are moving around the villages of Gûndê Kuçê, Tilora Jêr and Tilora Jor.
