BAHDINAN, — In a written statement the Press Office of HPG (People’s Defence Forces) declared that at least 51 Turkish troops have been killed in the latest clashes occurred in Şemzinan and Dersim.
HPG statement reported that at least 49 military personnel were killed in Şemzinan and a Sikorsky type helicopter was destroyed within the skirmish. Two more were killed in Dersim, the statement added.
Two helicopters were also targeted in Şemzinan and damaged seriously.
No news about the HPG casualty has been given out yet.