After the massacre of dozens trapped in a basement in Cizre's Cudi neighborhood 2 days ago, it came out today that some 45 people remained stuck in another building in Sur neighborhood. 20 of these who were in the basement part burned to death as a result of attacks by state forces who first shelled the building and later set fire to the basement after the collapse of the top floors. 25 other people, most of whom are wounded, are struggling to survive the ongoing aggression.

Derya Koç, former co-chair of HDP Milas district branch, who is among those trapped in the mentioned building, has managed to make another phone call Wednesday afternoon, saying that the ongoing artillery strikes by state forces have started to demolish the building which has left the people inside under ruins. She stated that police fired tear gas into the building and they therefore cannot breathe even.

Having a difficulty in speaking due to the tear gas, Koç reported that one of the wounded who suffered burns is in extremely serious condition, while some others are also in a critial condition and cannot find any material to stop the bleeding.

“We can’t breathe. Many of the people here have suffered injuries in their arms and legs. One of the wounded has lost an eye. Those with severe wounds will die if they do not receive urgent medical attention", she added.