Afrin Health Council: 35 people martyred in Turkey’s attacks

Afrin Canton Health Council announced that 35 people were martyred and 106 others were wounded in the invasion attacks of the Turkish army ongoing since January 20.

Afrin Canton Health Council Co-President Ancila Reşo announced the balance sheet of invasion attacks launched by the Turkish army against Afrin on January 20.

Reşo stated that 35 people have fallen as a result of the attacks, while the number of those taken under treatment at healthcare centers has risen to 106. She said one of those injured is a member of Kurdish Red Crescent Heyva Sor.

Ancila Reşo called on international institutions and human rights organizations to send medicine for the injured people, and to say stop to the savage attacks targeting Afrin.

An employee at Avrin Hospital remarked that most of those hospitalized with injuries are women, children and elderly, noting that many of these are in critical conditions.

The employee added that medical teams are doing their best to treat the wounded in a manner of mobilization amid restricted means.