In a statement on guerrilla forces’ attacks on military bases in Şemdinli
and Yüksekova districts of Hakkari, People’s Defense Forces Press
Office HPG-BIM reported that 109 soldiers died and 100 others were
wounded in clashes which started on 19 July morning and still continue
in some areas with the support of war planes, cobra helicopters and
howitzers.

HPG-BIM stated that four skorsky helicopters were shot
down and nine others were damaged in clashes which claimed the lives of
15 guerrillas. The names of killed guerrillas will be declared soon,
added HPG-BIM.

In yesterday’s and today’s statements on
guerrilla attacks and the operation in the area, Turkish authorities
claimed that eight soldiers were killed and 19 were wounded while over
20 guerrillas died in clashes.


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