The Press Office of People’s Defense Forces (HPG-BIM) released a statement announcing the results of actions carried out by guerrillas against Turkish troops in Heftanin region of Medya Defense Zones in southern Kurdistan, northern Iraq.

According to the statement, HPG and YJA Star guerrillas hit Turkish soldiers on April 9 as part of the ‘Battle of Heftanin Campaign’ ongoing in the region.

At 10:20 guerrillas hit the soldiers stationed on Hill Keçel. While the positions and shelters were struck effectively, the number of those killed or wounded here couldn’t be clarified.

One of the soldiers stationed on Hill Şehit Şêxmus was assassinated at 11 am the same day.

The statement added that the involved guerrilla units safely returned to their bases.