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• YJA-Star guerrilla: "The enemy lacks our will and courage” 

  Evîndar Cihan, a fighter of the women's guerrilla force YJA-Star, talks about the situation in Heftanin and says that the guerrillas are determined and well prepared for the fight. The enemy cannot succeed, she certainly emphasizes.
• "PKK existed long before the Kurdistan autonomous region" 

  Soran Omer, member of the party Komela Islamî in the South Kurdistan regional parliament, criticises the ruling party KDP for its attitude towards the PKK and says: "The PKK was already here before the autonomous region of Kurdistan even existed.
• Heftanin resistance continues: At least 16 soldiers killed 

  In numerous guerrilla actions, at least 16 soldiers of the Turkish army were killed in Heftanin.
• 70-year-old woman detained in Amed 

  An elderly woman was detained following a house raid in a village of Amed.
• The story behind "Ev der Heftanin e"  

  There is also a story related to the "Ev der Heftanin e" (This is Heftanin) photograph, with which Cenga Heftanin was announced to the world and Kurdish people.
• Guerrillas deal heavy blow to invaders in Kartal Hill, many dead 

  A large number of invaders were killed as a result of actions launched against the Turkish army on Kartal hill. Invaders were forced to withdraw.
• 13 July 1930 - Zilan Valley massacre 

  On July 13, 1930, the last Ararat uprising was crushed in the Zilan valley. 90 years later, it is still unclear how many victims the massacre claimed. Eyewitnesses estimate that up to 55,000 civilians and partisans were killed.
• Turkish army suffers heavy losses in Heftanin: 31 dead 

  The Turkish army suffered heavy losses during the occupation operation in Heftanin. According to HPG, 31 soldiers were killed over the weekend.
• Karasu: The HDP and democratic forces will defeat AKP-MHP fascism 

  KCK Executive Council Member Mustafa Karasu said: "The fight against fascism cannot be carried out without paying a price. Fascism wants to establish a rule of fear everywhere."
• Turkish army suffers further losses in Heftanin 

  The Turkish army is meeting with massive resistance from the guerrillas of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in the region of Heftanin. According to the HPG, at least 16 more soldiers have been killed since Friday during actions in the Xantur and Şeşdara
• Soldiers set fire to operation area in Lice 

  The Turkish army set a forest fire in Lice as part of a military operation. The affected area borders on a village, no government help for the inhabitants is in sight.
• 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.