In their latest press release, HPG Press Center reported six cases of provocative ambush attacks carried out by the Turkish army across Northern Kurdistan.

HPG said that between 9 am and 3 pm on May 15, the Turkish army carried out preparations for the construction of a military guard post within the areal triangle of Bêrox, Serêkanî and Mamreş, bordering the Avaşin area of Medya Defense areas.

The statement by HPG reported that the Turkish army also undertook scouting missions with drones in Şukê and Mamreşo areas between 3 pm and 4pm, and in Şehit (Martyr) Deniz between 9 am and 12 pm on May 15. Similar missions were implemented in the Zap region between 11 pm on May 15 and 4:30 am on May 16.

The Turkish army -the statement said- continues its ambushes near the dam construction in the Şehit Baran part of Farqin, Amed. Intensive Skorsky helicopter activity was detected between 8 am and 3pm on May 15, and scouting missions with drones took place between 4 am and 8 am in Şehit Baran.

Between 9 pm and 11 pm on May 15, armed vehicles of the Turkish army patrolled in the Teyler and Tatan villages of Varto, Muş. Several ambush attacks took place between 11 pm last night and morning hours today.

According to the HPG statement, Turkish army began an operation at 2pm on May 15 in the Has village of Xınıs, Erzurum. The operation was unsuccessful and ended in retreat, but the army has continued its attacks in the Hamiset village o Xınıs.

Finally on May 15, -HPG added- Turkish troops carried out ambush attacks near the Mezrê village of Tatvan, Bitlis.