HPG claims responsibility for pipe line explosions
HPG claims responsibility for pipe line explosions
Peoples Defense Forces Press Office HPG-BÝM announced that the three explosions that hit the Kirkuk-Yumurtalýk oil pipeline between Iraq and Turkeys Mediterranean coast on 5 April occurred as a result of an action carried out by guerrilla forces.
The HPG statement on the action said that; The explosions in the pipe line caused a great damage and oil flow as well as fires that continued for a long time after the action.
Following the pipe line explosions at around 03.00 on 5 April night, Petroleum Pipeline Corporation (BOTAÞ) had to close the pipe line valves while trying to extinguish the fires.
The HPG statement on the action said that; The explosions in the pipe line caused a great damage and oil flow as well as fires that continued for a long time after the action.
Following the pipe line explosions at around 03.00 on 5 April night, Petroleum Pipeline Corporation (BOTAÞ) had to close the pipe line valves while trying to extinguish the fires.
