Many soldiers killed in Van

Guerilla forces encircled the Turkish soldiers on an operation in Van’s Çaldıran district. Many soldiers were killed during the clashes. YPS forces had destroyed 2 armored vehicles and several police officers were killed in Van yesterday.

Guerillas encircled the Turkish soldiers on an operation between Van’s Çaldıran district and Tendürek Mountain. Many soldiers were killed and injured during the clashes.

Turkish sources claim that 1 soldier and 3 village guards were killed, but local sources report the death toll to be much higher. HPG has not yet made a statement on the clashes.

Yesterday, YPS General Coordination had announced that 2 armored vehicles were destroyed and several police officers were killed during a YPS action in Van’s İpekyolu district on August 29.