HPG (People's Defense Forces) Press and Communication Centre has reported in a written statement that the Turkish army continued operations and military activities in Kurdistan territory.

The statement by HPG said that an activity of Turkish warplanes took place over Kandil region of Medya Defense Zones between 18:30-19:00 yesterday, over Adilbeg ve Govendê areas at Avashin border between 20:00 – 21:00, and over Metina region between 23:00-00:00.

On 13 May, Turkish aircraft performed surveillance over Metina between 00:00–05:00, over Heftanin border area and over Deryê Davetîya between 22:00 yesterday and 04:00 today.

According to the statement, Turkish army launched an operation with armored vehicles in Reşanê village of Amed's Lice district at 11:00 yesterday. As guerrillas responded with warning fire twice after Turkish soldiers attempted to enter the guerrilla areas, the operation was retreated at 12:30.

HPG said Turkish military on the other hand laid ambushes in Şirnan village and Sancak area of Bingöl between 11:00–22:00 yesterday. Military activity in the region continues.

The statement noted that Turkish military has also carried out a bombardment against the villages of Xelfeli, Horgov and Çîyayê Zorê area in Iğdır province since 10 May, in addition to an intense activity of Sikorsky helicopters over Iğdır city center.