A statement by Civil Defense Units (YPS) said that 23 members of Turkish state forces were killed in heavy clashes in Şırnak province where popular resistance for self-rule against genocidal attacks endures with determination.

Accordingly, YPS units conducted an action against Turkish troops trying to enter Bahçelievler neighborhood in the evening of April 12. YPS reported casualties on the side of Turkish forces, adding that the results of this action will be announced later. 1 member of Turkish troops was killed and 1 drone was downed during the clashes in the same neighborhood on April 14.

YPS also reported clashes at 7 separate locations in İsmet Paşa, Gazi Paşa and Cumhuriyet neighborhoods where 22 members of Turkish troops were killed in heavy fighting. Two armored vehicles were destroyed and two others were damaged as a result of sabotage actions by YPS members.

The statement said 2 YPS members were killed in a clash with Turkish forces on April 9.

Providing information about the situation in Mardin's Nusaybin district, YPS said Turkish forces used a weapon that shoots fire up to 20 meters.