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• Turkish jets bomb Zap 

  The Turkish state continues its genocidal attacks in various parts of Kurdistan territory.
• Armed UAV strikes civilian car in Heftanin 

  The attack was carried out in the village of Bosele in Heftanin region of Medya Defense Zones.
• 13 killed as guerrillas besiege Turkish soldiers in Heftanin 

  Guerrillas besieged Turkish troops in Heftanin region and 13 soldiers have been killed during clashes so far.
• Fire at Garzan cemetery of Kurdish martyrs in Bitlis 

  After reconnaissance flights of the Turkish army, a fire broke out at the Garzan guerrilla cemetery in Bitlis. The fire brigade is not intervening, people from the region are calling for help.
• Turkish helicopters attack Minine hill in Heftanin 

  Cobra type helicopters belonging to the occupying Turkish state attacked the Minine hill near the Dupishk hill in Heftanin.
• Cemil Bayık: What Kurds gained was thanks to 15 August Initiative 

  In the second part of the interview Bayık spoke about the multi-faceted genocide policy carried out in Bakur by Turkey, but especially in the Botan region, the attacks on women and the anniversary of the 15 August Initiative.
• YBŞ fighter dies in fatal accident in Khanasor, Shengal 

  YBŞ fighter Şoreş Hebabî died in Khanasor as a result of a fatal accident.
• The Turkish government sets eyes on Munzur Springs 

  Ali Önlü, an HDP deputy for Dersim Province, criticises the Turkish state's destruction of the Munzur Springs.
• "This is just the beginning of the Heftanin Offensive" 

  Deniz Ararat was there when guerrilla forces repulsed the first Turkish troops that tried to occupy Heftanin. She survived injured and tells about her experiences and her fallen comrades.
• Turkish attacks on Southern Kurdistan continue 

  The Turkish regime continues its genocidal attacks in various parts of Kurdistan.
• Guerrillas hit Turkish soldiers in Çukurca 

  The occupant Turkish army continues to suffer blows in Kurdistan territory.
• Commander Esmer, a story of comradeship in the PKK 

  Commander Esmer is one of many heroes among the martyrs of Heftanin. Her comrades are running towards victory in Heftanin with Esmer’s determination and morale.
• Cemil Bayık: Everyone should claim the Heftanin Resistance 

  "The Turkish state wants to break the will of the Kurdish people targeting Kurdish women, youth and children. That’s why they attack women. Because women oppose fascism, occupation, oppression, slavery and represents freedom and democracy," Bayik said.
• Kurdish forbidden in shopping mall in Cizre 

  The management in a newly opened shopping mall in Cizre forbids its employees to speak Kurdish.
• 13 Turkish soldiers killed in YJA-Star actions in Heftanin 

  Actions by female guerrillas left 13 soldiers of the Turkish army dead in Heftanin region of Southern Kurdistan.
• Guerrilla Zap: The Kurdish people and guerrillas will win 

  “The alternative and perspectives given by our movement are enough to frustrate all the arms used by the enemy. They will always live with fear of guerrilla," said an HPG member.
• HPG: Five Turkish soldiers killed in Heftanin 

  Five soldiers were killed and two positions destroyed by guerrillas in Heftanin region of Southern Kurdistan, while a Turkish military vehicle was sabotaged in Siirt, Northern Kurdistan.
• HPG disclose identities of 3 guerrillas fallen in Van 

  The HPG Press Center disclosed the identities of three guerrillas who fell martyrs in Van on 2 July. "Our comrades Welat, Kendal and Azad fought heroically with the invading Turkish army writing their names in history."
• The last call of Osyan martyrs: Protect your values 

  Guerrilla Bîrhat Osyan and Zinar Herekol, from the village of Osyan, called on the people living in Osyan to take an honorable stance against the enemy and to protect their values.
• Turkish jets bomb Southern Kurdistan 

  Turkey's genocidal attacks continue in various parts of Kurdistan.
• Guerrilla action in Şemdinli, military operation in Gever 

  The Press Office of the People's Defense Forces (HPG) has published a current balance of the war in Kurdistan.
• 46-year-old man killed by Turkish soldiers in Van 

  In Van a 46-year-old civilian was shot dead by Turkish soldiers. The man leaves behind a wife and six children.
• Aerial attack on a village in Sulaymaniyah 

  There is no information available on the nationality of the UAVs.
• HPG statement on guerrilla actions and Turkish attacks 

  A soldier of the Turkish army was shot dead in Heftanin, Southern Kurdistan and one other during clashes in Hatay province in southern Turkey.
• KCK: Autonomy and self-defense will secure the future of Yazidis 

  Only through an autonomous status and the expansion of self-defense can the existence of the Yazidi people in Shengal be preserved, says the KCK on the anniversary of the ISIS genocide six years ago.