HPG: 34 soldiers killed in Çukurca countryside

HPG reported that at least 34 soldiers were killed as a result of an action by guerrillas in the countryside of Hakkari's Çukurca (Çele) district.

HPG/YJA Star guerrillas carried out a revolutionary operation against the soldiers deployed on Koordine hill in Hakkari's Çukurca district at 06:30 this morning. 34 soldiers were verified killed and 5 others were wounded as a result of the action.

On the other hand, HPG reported that Turkish fighter jets are bombing the Ertuş region and Kinyaniş valley -the area of clashes- with howitzer and mortar fire.

Many weapons were destroyed and a large quantity of arms was seized by guerrillas here.

Heavy clashes that erupted in this area today noon are ongoing.