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• YPG: We will not retreat from west of Euphrates 

  YPG Spokesman Rêdur Xelil stressed that nobody can force them to leave their own lands.
• Civilian death toll in Jarablus rises to 49 

  The number of civilians killed in Jarablus during the attacks of Turkish soldiers and gang groups rose to 49.
• At least 38 soldiers killed during guerilla actions in Nazımiye 

  HPG Dersim Field Command carried out actions in Nazımiye to object to the isolation of Kurdish People’s Leader Abdullah Öcalan and the attacks against Kurdish people. At least 38 soldiers were killed and many armored vehicles were destroyed.
• Curfew in 14 villages of Lice 

  Curfew has been announced in 14 villages and affiliated hamlets in Amed's Lice district.
• Turkish state forces and affiliated gangs shell Bab 

  Turkish state forces and affiliated gangs are shelling villages in the Bab region.
• YPG statement on the ceasefire in Hesekê 

  YPG General Command has released a statement on the Hesekê ceasefire: “We thank the tribes in Hesekê for their efforts on protecting the common life against the dirty plans of the regime.”
• People returning to their homes in Hesekê 

  A ceasefire was declared on the 8th day after 7 days of intense clashes in Hesekê and people have started returning to their homes following the clashing parties’ agreement on 5 points.
• 3 thousand civilians from Jarablus arrive in Manbij in the face of attacks 

  As a result of the attacks of the Turkish army and gang groups, 3 thousand civilians from Jarablus left their lands and reached the areas recently liberated by the Manbij Military Council.
• Turkish soldiers injure a YPG fighter in Dêrîk 

  The occupation operation Turkish army has launched on Jarablus this morning continues with attacks on Rojava, West Kurdistan.
• At least 5 soldiers killed in Bingöl and Lice 

  At least 5 Turkish soldiers, including one specialist sergeant, were killed in Amed’s Lice district and Bingöl’s Karlıova. 8 soldiers were wounded.
• Liberation operations continue in the southern parts of Manbij 

  Manbij Military Council fighters continue their liberation operations in the southern parts of Manbij city.
• Curfew extended in Nusaybin 

  Mardin Governorate has announced that they are extending the curfew, declared on March 14 and partially lifted on July 25, for 30 days with time limits.
• Three-day curfew in Gever 

  Three-day curfew has been announced in Hakkari's Gever (Yüksekova) district.
• HPG: At least 15 soldiers and police killed in actions by guerrillas 

  HPG Media center announced that guerrillas inflicted heavy blows against the Turkish army as 15 soldiers and police officers were killed in Mardin, Dersim, Urfa, Şırnak and Kars.
• 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.