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• SDF: We support Jarablus Military Council 

  Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Command has announced full support to the Jarablus Military Council and emphasized their readiness to defend the country against any interference.
• Ceasefire in Hesekê 

  A ceasefire has been declared in Hesekê city of Rojava, West Kurdistan, in the wake of clashes ongoing for seven uninterrupted days.
• Syrian regime headed for collapse in Hesekê 

  Encircled by YPG, YPJ, Asayish and Popular Defense Forces (HPC) fighters, 230 Syrian regime soldiers and gangs were captured in the villages near Kewkeb on the 7th day of the war in Hesekê.
• MİT agent who assassinated Jarablus MC Commander arrested 

  Jarablus Military Council announced that the MİT agent who assassinated Jarablus Military Council General Commander Abdulsettar Al-Cadirî yesterday, has been arrested.
• Clash after ISIS attack on Shaddadi 

  ISIS gangs attacked Al-Azawi village of Shaddadi last night.
• 14 ISIS members killed, one more village liberated in Manbij 

  The operation against ISIS gangs continues in the southern countryside of the Manbij city. One more village has been liberated and 14 ISIS members were killed.
• Turkish army bombards the positions of Manbij fighters 

  Turkish soldiers bombarded the positions of Manbij Military Council fighters.
• Clashes in Hesekê continue without a pause 

  The clashes in Hesekê between regime forces and YPG, YPJ, Asayish and HPC fighters continue without a pause.
• Turkish Intelligence agents murder Jarablus Military Council Commander 

  Turkish Intelligence Agency (MİT) agents murdered Jarablus Military Council General Commander Abdulsettar Al-Cadirî.
• YPG: Attacks of Turkish army and gang groups continue 

  YPG Media Center announced that the Turkish army, ISIS and SNC gangs continue their attacks on Rojava.
• ISIS car bombs seized in South Manbij 

  Manbij Military Council fighters seized two car bombs of ISIS gangs during their operation to liberate villages to the south of Manbij.
• University and wheat silo in Hesekê taken under control 

  YPG, YPJ and Asayish forces took the university and wheat silo in Hesekê under control, and have encircled the stadium and museum in the city.
• Violent clashes continue in Hesekê 

  Clashes intensified in Mesakın, Xwêran and Neşwa Xerbi neighborhoods as they entered their 7th day in Hesekê. The encirclement of regime forces and regime-affiliated gangs tightens.
• Death toll in Antep massacre rises to 53 

  Death toll rose to 53 in the massacre in Antep province which targeted Kurdish civilians attending a wedding ceremony the day before.
• Jarablus Military Council warns the Turkish state 

  Jarablus Military Council General Command stated that they would not be silent in the face of Turkish incursions and would defend the region and the people on the basis of international treaties.
• Eight villages liberated in the southern countryside of Manbij 

  Manbij Military Council fighters have liberated eight villages in the southern countryside of Manbij where 27 ISIS members were killed.
• Curfew in Nazımiye following guerrilla action targeting police HQ 

  Guerrillas conducted an action targeting the police headquarters in Dersim's Nazımiye district early Monday morning.
• Effective guerilla actions in Van, Gever, Adıyaman, Osmaniye and Mardin 

  HPG Media Center issued a written statement on guerilla actions in Van, Gever, Adıyaman, Osmaniye and Mardin, and stated that at least 9 soldiers and one village guard were killed.
• Soldiers kill 1 civilian and injure 2 in Bitlis 

  Turkish soldiers opened fire on two civilian cars in Bitlis’ Tatik district. 1 civilian was killed and 2 were critically injured during the attack.
• YPS: 1 police and 2 soldiers killed in Bazid 

  YPS General Coordination announced that 1 police and 2 soldiers were killed during YPS actions in Bazid.
• KCK: AKP is responsible for Antep massacre 

  KCK offered its condolences to the families of the people martyred in Antep and stated that the AKP government was responsible for the massacre even if the perpetrators were ISIS members.
• Civilians in Hesekê evacuated to safe areas 

  Due to the intensification of the clashes in Hesekê, which enter their 6th day, YPG and Asayish forces opened a corridor and evacuated the civilians to safe areas.
• 11 regime soldiers killed in Hesekê 

  11 regime soldiers were killed during the clashes in Hesekê. Regime forces shell neighborhoods with civilian population.
• Operations in South Manbij continue 

  Manbij Military Council fighters continue their operations in villages under ISIS occupation. 3 more villages were liberated and 15 ISIS gangs were killed to the south and north of Manbij.
• Historic declaration by KCK: It is the Turkish state that must take a step 

  KCK released a statement regarding the stage the Kurdish question has reached, attacks on Kurdish Freedom Struggle, calls for return to negotiations and steps needed to be taken for a resolution in the coming process.