SDF announces death of one of its fighters

The Syrian Democratic Forces Press Center announced that Ehmed Hisên (Îsmaîl Hesekê) died on 26 February as a result of a heart attack.

In a written statement, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Press Center said in a statement that Ehmed Hisên (Îsmaîl Hesekê) died as a result of a heart attack on 26 February.

The statement said: “Our martyr comrade has played an important role in the fight against terrorism and responding to the attacks carried out by the invading Turkish state and its mercenaries. He joined the ranks of our forces in 2011 and took part in many operations, especially in the Rojava-North and East Syria regions. He took a place in the hearts of every fighter he fought with. He fulfilled his duties and responsibilities with great professionalism.

We extend our condolences to all the families of martyrs and the family of our martyr comrade İsmail. Our insistence on achieving the goals for which our comrades fell martyrs is bigger than ever. We will continue the fight against our enemies until we ensure that the dreams of the martyrs, the hopes of freedom and the security of our regions are achieved.”

The identity information of the martyr is as follows:

Codename: Îsmaîl Hesekê

Name and surname: Ehmed Hisên

Mother's name: Nura

Father's name: Mihemed

Place and date of birth: Hesekê/1967

Martyrdom date and place: Hesekê/26 February 2023.