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• Guerrilla Zozan reflected the spirit of freedom in her voice 

  The spirit of freedom lived in the voice of guerrilla Zozan Pelşîn, who fought against ISIS mercenaries for years from Maxmur to Kirkuk. Guerrilla Zozan fell a martyr in Şırnak as a result of a Turkish state attack in June 2018.
• HPG releases 10-day balance sheet of battle in guerrilla areas 

  HPG released balance sheet of battle for 10 days. Accordingly, guerrillas carried out 116 actions, 147 invaders were killed, 6 helicopters and 2 drones were hit, dozens of positions were destroyed. Six guerrillas were martyred during the clashes.
• HDP and Construction Congress commemorate victims of Dersim Genocide 

  HDP and Dersim Construction Congress commemorated those who were massacred during the Dersim Genocide and said that the Turkish state still maintains a genocidal mentality.
• Yazidis in Shengal protest Turkish occupation offensive 

  The Kurdistan Freedom Guerrilla resistance has been embraced by the people of Shengal who joined a march to protest the occupation of the Turkish state in the region.
• Martyr Delal Air Defense Forces carry out new successful action on Zendura  

  Martyr Delal Air Defense Forces carried out a new action today in the area of Zendura in Metina.
• Gerilla TV releases footage of action by Martyr Delal Air Defense Forces on Zendura Hill 

  Gerilla TV released footages of the actions carried out by Martyr Delal Air Defense Forces in Zendura Hill on 24 April.
• HPG: Guerrillas continue dealing blows to the Turkish army 

  Guerrilla resistance to the invasion of Medya Defense Zones continues unabated. The Turkish army is using chemical agents to penetrate tunnel systems.
• Artillery attacks during military operation in Lice 

  For days, the Turkish army has been conducting an operation against suspected guerrilla units in the Lice district of Amed. In addition to forest destructions, there are intensive and coordinated air and ground attacks.
• Footage of guerrilla action in Avashin 

  Guerrillas continue dealing blows to the Turkish army in the Medya Defense Zones in South Kurdistan.
• KNK member: Turkey targets the Kurds and Kurdistan, not the PKK 

  KNK member Ferhad Resul said that the latest assault of the Turkish state against Medya Defense Zones has nothing to do with the PKK, adding, "Turkish army seeks to occupy Kurdistan and eliminate the Kurds."
• Historic resistance to invasion on Zendura hill 

  The Turkish army has suffered a heavy defeat in its attempt to capture the Zendura hill in Metina region of guerrilla-held Medya Defense Zones in southern Kurdistan, northern Iraq.
• Martyr Delal Air Defense Forces target Turkish soldiers in Metina 

  Martyr Delal Air Defense Forces targeted the invading Turkish soldiers on the Zendura Hill in Metina.
• Guerrillas: War should not be limited to mountains, uprisings should spread everywhere 

  The guerrillas in Garê said: “The war should spread everywhere; it should not be limited to the mountains. Everyone must play his/her part. Our youth living in cities and metropolises should take action.”
• Three invaders killed in Avashin 

  HPG / YJA Star guerrillas killed 3 invaders and wounded one on Martyr Dilgeş Hill in the Mervanos area in Avashin.
• HPG: 17 more soldiers killed in guerrilla resistance to Turkish invasion 

  Guerrilla resistance to the Turkish invasion of the Medya Defense Zones continues. HPG reported that at least 17 Turkish soldiers have been killed in the recent actions.
• Gêrila TV publishes footage of action in Zap 

  Guerrillas continue dealing blows to the Turkish army in the Medya Defense Zones in South Kurdistan.
• 1623 days of state of emergency in Van 

  In Van, the state of emergency imposed after the attempted coup in 2016 continues de facto to this day. For 1623 days, there has been an absolute ban on activities in public spaces.
• PKK: The war in Zap and Zagros is the essence of all wars 

  "Our guerrillas and our people will equip themselves with the consciousness of the martyrs and will put up a resistance that will smash fascism, break the isolation and end the occupation," said the PKK on the occasion of the Month of the Martyrs.
• HDBH militia targets a ‘collaborator’ in Mardin 

  HDBH-Kurdistan Sinan Güneş Militia targeted a collaborator engaged in agent activities in Artuklu district of Mardin.
• HPG: Turkish invasion and guerrilla resistance continue 

  Guerrillas continue to resist the Turkish military invasion of southern Kurdistan. In the Avashin region, the Turkish army has unsuccessfully attempted to penetrate guerrilla positions.
• Guerrilla offensive in Metina: "We will defeat the enemy" 

  The guerrillas were prepared for the Turkish invasion of southern Kurdistan. "When it started, we achieved important results through our sabotage tactics which caused great fear among the enemy soldiers," said guerrilla Azad Tîrej.
• Two Turkish soldiers killed in Mamreşo 

  An action was carried out against a secret unit belonging to the Turkish state invaders in the Mamreşo, Avashin, and 2 invaders were killed.
• Turkish army deploys village guards to operation area in Amed countryside 

  The Turkish army has deployed dozens of village guards to assist a military operation it launched in Lice district of Amed.
• Gerîla TV releases footage of action targeting Kirya Reş Turkish outpost 

  Gerîla TV broadcasted the footage of Martyr Delal Air Defense Forces' aerial action targeting Kirya Reş Police Station.
• HPG: At least 21 Turkish soldiers killed in Medya Defense Zones 

  HGP and YJA-Star continue to put up fierce resistance to the Turkish invasion of southern Kurdistan. Civilians have also been injured as a result of the Turkish military operation launched a week ago.