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• Three soldiers killed in Metina - UPDATE 

  One soldier was killed in the action carried out by the guerrillas against the soldiers positioned on the Zendura hill in the area of Metina. It has now been confirmed that two more soldiers were killed in clashes. Violent clashes are reported in Avashin.
• Two Turkish soldiers killed in Zap 

  The guerrilla continues to resist the invasion attacks against the Medya Defense Areas. Two invading Turkish soldiers were killed in clashes in Zap on Sunday night.
• Clashes in the area between Zendura and Derarê: 8 soldiers killed, 12 wounded 

  Eight soldiers were killed and 12 injured as a result of the clashes between HPG and YJA Star guerrillas and Turkish soldiers in the area between Zendura and Derarê in Metina. Soldiers fired at each other in panic injuring 4 of their men.
• PUK Public Order Forces in Sulaymaniyah prevent people from marching against Turkish attacks 

  The PUK Public Order Forces in Sulaymaniyah attacked the people who wanted to protest the invasion attacks and detained 25-30 people.
• Guerrillas kill six soldiers on Martyr Serdar Hill in Avashin 

  HPG and YJA Star guerrillas carried out an action against the soldiers trying to position themselves on Martyr Serdar Hill in Mervanos, Avashin. Six invading Turkish soldiers were killed in the action.
• Guerrillas kill Turkish soldier on Zendura Hill 

  A Turkish soldier was killed on Zendura Hill as a result of a sniper action by guerrillas.
• TAJÊ condemns Turkish operation, salutes guerrilla resistance in South Kurdistan 

  Yazidi women's movement TAJÊ condemned the Turkish occupation operation in South Kurdistan and saluted the guerrilla resistance against it. "It is our children who are fighting. It was them who saved us from annihilation," the organization said.
• Guerrillas launch revolutionary counteroffensive against the Turkish army 

  Guerrillas have launched a counteroffensive in response to Turkey’s occupation operation in the Medya Defense Zones in southern Kurdistan, northern Iraq.
• KCK calls for worldwide resistance against Turkish invasion of South Kurdistan 

  KCK warns that the Turkish state aims at subjecting the Kurds to genocide by eliminating the freedom forces not only in South Kurdistan but also in all other parts of Kurdistan.
• 5 kolbars injured by Iranian Border Guards in Marivan region 

  At least 5 kolbars have been injured in one of the border areas of Marivan by direct shootings from the Iranian Border Guards and the fate of at least 30 other kolbars who were there is still unknown.
• YRK: We abide by the ceasefire but reserve the right to self-defense 

  In Marivan, the YRK has engaged in a skirmish with Iranian paramilitaries. YRK said they want to avoid military clashes but reserve the right to self-defense.
• PJAK calls on US to revoke decision on Kurdish Movement leaders 

  The East Kurdish party PJAK called on the US State Department to end its decision to offer money in exchange of information on leading members of the Kurdish movement.
• Resisting another invasion of South Kurdistan 

  After months of preparation, the Turkish state has launched another invasion of South Kurdistan. The attack began immediately after a telephone conversation between President Erdogan and US President Biden.
• Heavy clashes on Mamreşo Hill 

  Heavy clashes between the Kurdistan Freedom Guerilla and the invading Turkish army are taking place on Mamreşo Hill in Avashin. Casualties among Turkish troops.
• HPG statement on guerrilla resistance against Turkish occupation operation 

  HPG published a first and detailed balance on the Turkish occupation operation in the Medya Defense Zones in Southern Kurdistan, Northern Iraq.
• Heavy fighting continues in guerrilla areas 

  Violent clashes between guerrilla forces and Turkish troops continue in guerrilla areas where the Turkish army has launched a large-scale operation last night.
• KNK calls for urgent action against Turkish invasion 

  KNK calls on the people of Kurdistan to show their reaction to Turkey’s occupation attacks in Kurdistan.
• Yazidis in Tirbespiye: Iraqi government should keep off Turkish influence 

  The Yazidis in Tirbespiye condemned the Iraqi government’s attacks against the will of the Shengal people. They urged the Iraqi government to keep off the influence of the Turkish state’s dirty policies.
• Turkish army attacks Zap after the regions of Metina and Avashin  

  After Metina, the Turkish army launched an invasion attach against the area of Avashin in South Kurdistan. Fierce clashes were reported.
• Turkish army attacks region of Zap  

  The occupying Turkish army launched an invasion attack on the region of Zap after the attempts in Metina and Avashin.
• Protests in Shengal after death sentence against four Yazidis 

  An Iraqi court in Mosul has sentenced four young Yazidis to the death penalty. They are charged with a double murder of members of the Arab Shammar tribe. The decision has caused a great stir in Shengal.
• HBDH Kurdistan Militia announces ‘Vengeance Campaign for Sinan Dersim' 

  The HBDH Kurdistan Militia announced that they would launch a "vengeance campaign" for the martyred HPG Command Council and HBDH Executive Committee Member Sinan Dersim.
• Dersim mountains, a land of resistance and beauty 

  Speaking of Dersim, where she joined the PKK, guerrilla Dicle Avaşin said: "The rebellion of the Dersim mountains gives people confidence. Every stone, every tree, the water tell about what happened in history."
• Cizire Yazidi House: Achievements of Shengal people must be protected 

  In a statement on the Iraqi government’s attempt to enter Shengal, Cizire Yazidi House remarked that the achievements of Shengal people must be protected.
• No arrests in investigation into murder of kolbar by Turkish soldiers 

  In Van, a kolbar was tortured to death by Turkish soldiers, a second survived seriously injured. An investigation has been opened against the perpetrators, but they remain at large.