The HPG Press Centre has released a written statement detailing the latest guerrilla actions against the Turkish army in Kurdistan territory.

“The Kurdistan Freedom Guerrilla continues to strike the invaders with the victorious spirit of our immortal commander, Comrade Egîd, who launched the 15 August Initiative. As a result of these actions carried out to mark the 15 August Initiative, at least thirteen Turkish soldiers were killed, one position and grenade thrower were destroyed, one position was hit, and 200 kg of explosives were seized.”

The HPG statement added the following details:

“As part of the Egîdên Botanê Victory Campaign:

On August 10, at 16:00, a unit of the invading Turkish army carrying out ambush activities in the Deriyê Qaçê area in the Kato Jîrka region of the Beytüşşebap district of Botan's Şırnak province was hit in a sabotage tactics. Following the action in which at least 6 invaders were killed, the invaders removed their casualties from the area by helicopters.

Supported by its secret units, the invading Turkish army continues its ambush activities in the area.

As part of the Cenga Xabur Revolutionary Campaign in the Heftanîn region:

On August 11, at 17:00, the Turkish troops on Kato Sule Hill in Bektorya area were shot by our YJA Star fighters in an assassination tactic. One soldier was killed in the action.

As part of the Cenga Xabur Revolutionary Campaign in the Metîna region:

On August 12, at 18:10, the military positions of the Turkish troops in Girê Azad were hit in a coordinated guerrilla action by our forces. The position in which three soldiers were stationed, and one grenade thrower was hit in a direct hit. At least three soldiers were killed, one position and one grenade thrower were destroyed, and one position was damaged.

The reports that our three guerrillas were killed circulated by the private war media of Turkey do not reflect the truth. We did not suffer any casualties in this action.

On August 12, between 19:20 and 23:00, the Turkish helicopters were seen on the Qaşura line. The helicopters had to leave the area following the intervention of our forces.

As part of the Bazên Zagrosê Revolutionary Campaign in the Avaşîn region:

On August 12, at 14:00, the Turkish troops who wanted to advance towards the battle tunnels in the Girê Sor area were shot by our forces. As a result of the action, at least one soldier was killed.

The Turkish soldiers who attempted to attack the battle tunnels in the Werxelê area on August 13 were targeted by our forces. At 04:00, the soldiers were shot first in a sabotage tactics and then with individual weapons at close range. Following our action which killed at least two soldiers, the invaders had to retreat leaving 200 kilograms of explosives behind. The explosives were confiscated by our forces.

On 11 August, Bektorya area of ​​Heftanîn was bombed with howitzers.

On August 12, between 23:30 and 00:30, Turkish attack helicopters shelled the vicinity of the Êdînê, Deşîşê, Seraru villages of the Kanî Masî sub-district in Amadiya district and the Koordîne area.

On August 12, between 21:00 and 22:24, the Turkish helicopters were seen flying in the areas of Mervanos, Tabura Ereba and Banista in Avaşîn region. On the same day, between 08:00 and 02:00, the battle tunnels in the Werxêlê area were bombed with toxic gas, explosives and heavy weapons. Turkish drone activity over the area continues.

On August 12, between 22:00 and 22:45, the Tîpa T area in the Zap region was bombed by attack helicopters.

We did not suffer any casualties during these attacks."