The Eastern Kurdistan Forces (YRK) Command released a statement concerning the armed drone attack that targeted the Asos region on September 26.

“The invasion attacks on Kurdistan have escalated in recent months. Since the Kurdistan guerrillas have been putting up outstanding resistance against the Turkish invasion in Zap, Avaşin and Metina, frustrating the Turkish occupation, attacks are being carried out in four parts of Kurdistan. In this scope, our Eastern Kurdistan Forces have also faced air strikes numerous times,” the statement released on Tuesday said.

“On September 26, from 10:00 to 17:00, two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) flew over the Asos region, which was then shelled by Turkish fighter jets, alongside the countryside of the Gelalê village, 15 times between 15:00 and 16:00.

Our forces did not suffer any loss as a result of these attacks, while the gardens and fields of the patriotic local people were damaged.

The people of East Kurdistan and Iran rose up once again on September 16 against the Iranian invasion. The Iranian regime killed dozens of people that took part in the uprising, while it, on the other hand, carried out attacks against the movements and forces of Rojhilat (Eastern Kurdistan).

As the Eastern Kurdistan Forces, we regard the people's uprising in Rojhilat and Iran as legitimate and condemn the regime's attacks on civilians. We want these murderous attacks to be stopped and pro-democracy people to enjoy their rights.

The public is concerned as the invasion attacks by the Turkish state and Iran take place simultaneously. The public and our people should be aware of the current situation and act carefully against these attacks.”