In a written statement made by the Martyr Arin Mirkan-Martyr Helmet Revenge Units today the groups said: "On 15 May, the base station units in a factory in Silivri, Istanbul were set on fire. While the station transformer exploded, major material damage occurred in the factory."

The Revenge Units added: "We will reply all atrocities in Kurdistan. Our Revenge Units will carry out actions to avenge our patriotic people, the souls of the martyrs. The martyrs of 18 May are commemorated together with all the martyrs of freedom with respect and love. We said that we will develop our resistance in a stronger way on the basis of our commitment to the memory of our martyrs."