Remarking that the Turkish state does not even have the courage to attack, SDF fighter Kandil Halep said, “We will not allow the invading Turkish state to set foot on our lands under any circumstances. Our resistance will go down in history."
The occupying Turkish army and allied mercenaries have been increasing their attacks on North and East Syria since 8 December. The Women's Defense Units (YPJ), the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the People's Defense Units (YPG) continue their resistance against these attacks.
Speaking to ANF, Kandil Halep, who is taking part in the resistance against the Tishrin Dam, said that the Turkish state's attacks on the dam and its surroundings have been frustrated thanks to the resistance of the fighters.
SDF fighter Kandil Halep said, “The occupying Turkish state and its mercenaries carried out extensive attacks. Everyone knows that the Tishrin Dam and its surroundings, where intense clashes are currently taking place, have been watered with the blood of martyrs. It has come to this day with their efforts and liberated. Now the Turkish state wants to seize the Tishrin Dam easily. This is not possible. We will not allow the occupying Turkish state to set foot on our lands under any circumstances.”
Kandil Halep said that the propaganda that the Turkish state captured the Tishrin Dam is not true. They claim that they have captured the Tishrin Dam, that we have surrendered and that they have taken many captives. They could put their propaganda and special war into action, but the truth is in front of our eyes. No one should pay attention to the smear propaganda spread by the occupiers.”
Stating that the resistance continues strongly, Kandil Halep said, “What is true is that the fighters have resisted the attacks of the Turkish state tremendously. Not only did they resist, but also, they responded to the attacks and repelled them. They no longer even have the courage to attack comfortably. The Turkish state will not be able to occupy Tishrin as it plans. It will face the resistance of the fighters in each attack.”
The SDF fighter pointed out that, “We will not allow them to continue plundering, theft and massacre by occupying our areas that were liberated with the blood of martyrs. We renew our promise to our people that we will protect our lands and stand against plunder and massacre. We have constantly renewed our promise to protect our lands a our people. We are the children of this people.”
Finally, Kandil Halep called on young men and women to join the resistance and concluded his speech by saying, “Everyone should take part in this historic resistance. We believe that our resistance will go down in history and history will never forget us.’
