People’s Defence Forces (HPG) Press Office has reported in a statement that the Turkish military activity against the guerrilla controlled areas increasingly continues in North Kurdistan.

HPG reported that the Turkish military forces on 9 May launched an extensive operation in Şemrex - Qoser - Dêrik districts of Mardin and in Şemrex’s Golik, Seba Jor, Qelenî and Xarok villages and their surroundings, adding that the operation was retreated at 9 am on 10 May without obtaining any results.

The statement by HPG said the Turkish army continues to lay ambushes around Ferhendê village of the Farqin (Silvan) district of Amed for the last 4 days, in addition to the ongoing intense military activity in the area between Şifqatê village and Farqin district.

HPG also reported that Iranian air force performed drone activity over Kandil region of Medya Defence Zones between 14:30 – 15:30 on May 10.