HPG (People's Defense Forces) Sinjar Command has released the balance sheet of war for the month of October in Sinjar region, according to which 170 gang members were killed in 37 clashes and actions during the month.

The HPG Sinjar Command stated that the resistance going on in Sinjar and Rojava has halted the advance in Kurdistan lands of ISIS gangs that are launching all kinds of attacks and attempting massacres at every opportunity they seize.

The statement remarked that ISIS gangs have launched many waves of attacks during the month of October, targeting the Mount Sinjar and surrounding areas, and intending to commit further massacres against the people here.

The HPG Command pointed out that in response to these attacks, HPG, YJA Star and YBŞ fighters, also joined and supported by the tribes in the region, have put up a significant resistance in Solak, Şilo, Bare and Skiniye areas,

According to the balance sheet of war for the month of October in Sinjar region, 37 actions and clashes took place during last month, witnessing the killing of 170 members of ISIS gangs, as much as ascertained, and injury of 32 others. 13 vehicles belonging to the gangs were blown up and 8 others damaged, while Sinjar forces also captured a large amount of military equipment and ammunition of the gangs.

The statement said 4 HPG guerrillas and 2 YBŞ fighters fell fighting in last month's clashes.

The HPG sinjar Command underlined that it was a historic responsibility to provide any kind of humanitarian assistance for thousands of people who are struggling to live on Mount Sinjar and surrounding areas, adding that leading the Sinjar resistance to liberation would be achieved by enhancing the struggle with determination and commitment.