QENDIL, — Kurdistan Defence Forces (HPG) gave out the numbers of Turkish military operations in Kurdistan in 2010 and the clashes that broke out as a result these offensives.
According to HPG’s statistic, 376 Turkish soldiers and Kurdish guerrillas lost their lives in clashes in 2010.
The HPG’s statistic released today claims that 195 Turkish military operations were carried out in which at least 283 Turkish soldiers were killed and 93 Kurdish guerrillas also lost their lives.
HPG said Kurdish guerrillas maintained their ceasefire position and endeavoured to avoid any clashes with the Turkish army. But the Turkish army intensified operations after declaration of ceasefire.
The statement warned Turkish army for any attacks against the Kurdish guerrillas saying that HPG forces will not hesitate to avail of the right of self-preservation to defend itself.
HPG is the military wing of Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).