HPG releases footage from the action against Turkish soldiers in Şemdinli

HPG Press Office released footage from the action on the two hills that the Turkish army was stationed on in Xapuşke Plateau in Hakkari’s Şemdinli district on May 2.

HPG Press Office released footage from the action on the two hills that the Turkish army was stationed on in Xapuşke Plateau in Hakkari’s Şemdinli district on May 2.

In the footage released by HPG, the first group of guerillas are seen infiltrating the hill and destroying 3 positions.

The second group hit 2 positions and tents where the soldiers are.

The soldiers are seen retreating when the second hill is hit.

It was previously announced that 12 soldiers had died in the guerilla aciton. The hill remained in guerilla control after the action. Cobra type helicopters were hit with heavy weapons during the action.

10 Sikorsky helicopters escorted by Cobra helicopters arrived to pick up the casualties on May 3.

The footage is below.