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• Lake Van becomes the grave of refugees 

  Known for its natural beauty, Lake Van has recently been increasingly associated with the death of refugees. State forces are also involved in this, working together with traffickers and earning money from them.
• Footage of YJA Star action in Xakurke 

  The online portal Gerîla TV has published footage of an action of the women's guerrilla troop YJA-Star against the Turkish army in the Xakurke region of southern Kurdistan. The video shows how a military position is destroyed.
• Two guerrilla fighters martyred in the Zap region 

  Two guerrilla fighters died during an air attack of the Turkish army on the Zap region in Southern Kurdistan. The HPG published their names.
• Fighting between guerrillas and the Turkish army in Heftanin 

  The Turkish state’s military campaign seeking to invade Heftanin region of Medya Defense Zones continues.
• 8 Turkish soldiers killed in Heftanin and Çukurca 

  Eight soldiers have been killed in Heftanin and Çukurca during actions of the Kurdish guerrilla force against the Turkish army. Two military positions, a heavy A4 weapon and a howitzer were destroyed.
• The Turkish army continues to bomb villages 

  The Turkish state continues the invasion attacks in Heftanîn and the bombing of villages aiming at forcing people to leave.
• HPG commemorates the martyrs of Heftanin 

  The HPG published the names of three guerrilla fighters who died on July 3 in a Turkish air raid on Heftanin.
• HPG: 10 soldiers killed in Heftanin 

  Guerrillas continue their actions in response to the occupation operation launched by the occupant Turkish army in Heftanin region of Medya Defense Zones.
• Guerrilla Andok: We neutralise the Turkish state's invasion plans 

  "The enemy cannot fight against the determination of the guerrillas. Despite all its technological strength, they are helpless against HPG and YJA Star guerrillas. 95 percent of the war is psychological warfare. Guerrillas write epic every day."
• Guerrilla actions in Heftanîn, Xakurke and Çukurca 

  Four soldiers were killed as guerrillas hit the Turkish army in Heftanîn, Xakurke and Çukurca.
• Guerrilla Jinda: Cenga Heftanîn will be a victorious operation 

  YJA Star guerrilla Lilav Jinda said that the Turkish state used all sophisticated technologies in the attacks against Heftanîn. "No matter how far the Turkish state goes, it will not succeed. We will make Cenga Heftanîn a victorious operation."
• MLKP / KKÖ guerrillas: Fighting against the Turkish invaders 

  MLKP / KKÖ guerrillas said that the Turkish state would be held accountable for all it did.
• 'Turkey meets the guerrillas' resistance everywhere' 

  "It will not be easy for them to enter Heftanîn. This paradise area of Kurdistan will be their hell," says guerrilla Memyan.
• YJA Star hits Turkish soldiers in Heftanin: 14 killed 

  14 soldiers were killed in actions of the women's guerrilla troop YJA-Star against the Turkish invasion of Heftanin.
• Three guerrillas martyred in Besta 

  At the end of June, three guerrilla fighters died during a Turkish military operation in the Northern Kurdistan province Şırnak.
• What is happening in Heftanin? 

  The guerrillas' "resistance offensive Cenga Heftanin" against the Turkish invasion has been going on for three weeks now. Lalêş Rêber reports from Heftanin.
• Gerîla TV footage from Heftanin 

  Gerîla TV has published a new video from Heftanin.
• We are aware of the guerrilla's role in history 

  HPG commander Ferman Botan said that the Turkish state had calculated that if it managed to take Heftanîn it will take the whole South Kurdistan, was faced with the great resistance of a determined and motivated guerrilla.
• HPG: Two Turkish soldiers killed 

  According to HPG, two soldiers died during guerrilla actions against the Turkish army in Northern and Southern Kurdistan.
• HPG commemorate martyrs of Mardin 

  The HPG disclose the identities of two martyrs fallen in Mardin. “Our comrades Baz and Kawa showed a legendary resistance without hesitating for a moment, and dealt a heavy blow to the colonial army.”
• PAJK executive Cûdi: Success is in the guerrilla's actions 

  PAJK Coordination Member Bêrîtan Cûdi said: “Even if they have captured some hills this cannot be called success. The real success is hidden in guerrilla actions.”
• HPG reports guerrilla actions in Heftanin and Hakkari 

  Seven soldiers of the Turkish army were killed in guerrilla actions in Heftanin and Hakkari.
• ‘Ban on demonstrations’ extended in Van again 

  The Turkish AKP-MHP government’s colonialist acts and bans continue in the Kurdish region.
• Thirteen Turkish soldiers killed in Heftanin and Çukurca 

  The HPG published a four-day review of their actions against the Turkish army in Heftanin and Çukurca. According to the balance, thirteen Turkish military personnel were killed between July 2 and 5.
• HPG announces the names of Xakurke martyrs 

  Guerrilla fighters Masiro Botan and Şaho Caf died in a clash with the Turkish army in the region of Xakurke in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).