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• Western front of Shengal encircled by forces of resistance 

  Forces affiliated to HPG (People's Defense Forces), YJA-Star (Free Women's Troops), YBŞ (Shengal Resistance Units) and YPJ-Shengal (Women's Defense Units) have started a major Operation to Liberate Shengal earlier this morning.
• Footage from Shengal offensive 

  HPG, YJA-STAR, YBŞ forces have started an offensive to liberate Shengal this morning.
• 19-year-old executed by special operation teams in Silopi 

  In Silopi district of Şırnak, Ford Ranger assassination team has killed 19-year-old Kadri Sencer near Mezarlık Cami (Cemetery Mosque) in Yeşiltepe neighborhood early this morning.
• Another youth murdered by Turkish 'security forces' in Silvan 

  In Silvan district of Amed where curfew has entered its tenth day, attacks by Turkish forces have claimed yet another civilian life.
• Demirtaş: Everyone should embrace the popular resistance in Silvan 

  HDP co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş stressed that the resistance in Silvan is not related with a local matter as it is rather a stance and fight for the free future of the Kurdish people.
• Reports of casualties after helicopter attack in Silvan 

  Reports are coming through that Turkish helicopters have conducted an air strike on Tekel, Konak and Mescit neighborhoods of Amed's Silvan district.
• Another child wounded in Silvan as police urges evacuation 

  The curfew and siege in Silvan district of Amed continues for the ninth uninterrupted day. Six people have been killed by state forces during this time.
• Bomb attack by helicopter against civilian areas in Silvan 

  Bomb attack by a helicopter of the Turkish army hit the civilian area in Silvan district of Amed.
• Police shot a 5-year-old kid in Silvan 

  In Silvan district of Amed where Turkish forces have started a military operation earlier today, special operation police shot a 5-year-old kid by the name of Abdullah Güney.
• One civilian dies in blast in Dargeçit 

  A huge blast has occurred during the passage of an armored military vehicle in Mardin's Dargeçit district earlier this morning.
• Military operation started in Silvan 

  On the ninth day of the siege and curfew in Amed's Silvan district, a military operation has been started against Tekel, Konak and Mescit neighborhoods.
• Turkish army attacks Kobanê 

  Turkish army’s attacks that are aiming at the People’s Defense Units (YPG)’s security positions near Kobanê region borderline since October 24 continue to the time.
• HPG: 11 soldiers killed in Gabar 

  11 soldiers and 3 guerrillas died in clashes in Mount Gabar area of Şırnak where an operation by Turkish army is going on since November 5.
• YPG Commander dies in battle one day after giving an interview to ANF 

  YPG Commander Rüstem Zal, who was taking part in the operation of Syrian Democratic Forces, lost his life in battle one day after giving an interview to ANF about the importance of the operation.
• QSD forces take control of the strategic Hawl-Xatuniyê road 

  Syrian Democratic Forces (QSD) have taken control of the strategic Hawl-Xatuniyê road.
• Two more villages liberated, 15 ISIS members killed in QSD operation 

  The operation of Syrian Democratic Forces (QSD) against ISIS-occupied areas in south Hesekê continues in its 9th day.
• KCK calls for all-out resistance for Öcalan's freedom 

  KCK called for all-out resistance by the Kurdish people and democracy forces in order for the freedom of Kurdish people's leader Abdullah Öcalan who has been held in aggravated isolation for 7 months now.
• QSD forces moving from Til Berak and Hesekê advance towards Hol 

  As part of the operation against ISIS gangs in south Hesekê, Syrian Democratic Forces continue making further advances towards the town of Hol.
• Turkish soldiers demolish Şeyh Sait Cemetery of guerrillas in Dicle 

  Turkish soldiers participating in an operation in the rural areas of Amed's Dicle district have attacked 'Şeyh Sait Martyrs' Cemetery' of PKK guerrillas, and demolished a large part of the graveyard as well as the mosque and guesthouse in it.
• House of Êzîdîs: KDP left the people into the arms of ISIS and fled 

  The House of Êzîdîs said Êzîdî people will not forget about the betrayal of KDP that fled Shengal by leaving over 17 thousand mothers, girls and children into the arms of the enemy.
• HPG: Eight soldiers killed in Dicle and Şemdinli 

  According to a statement by People's Defense Forces Press Office (HPG-BIM), at least 6 soldiers were killed in the rural areas of Amed's Dicle district, nd 2 others in Hakkari's Şemdinli district.
• Heyva Sor sends medical aid to Shengal 

  Humanitarian relief agency Heyva Sor a Kurd has collected a large quantity of medical aid for Shengal from across Europe and the world.
• 196 ISIS members killed during the six days of QSD operation 

  During the first six days of the operation by Syrian Democratic Forces, an area of 350 square kilometers has been cleared of ISIS, and 196 members of the gangs were killed.
• HPG reports operations by the Turkish army in Oremar, Gabar and Amed 

  HPG reported that the Turkish army operation in Oremar is going on, while fresh operations have been started in Şırnak's Gabar area and rural areas of Amed's Dicle district. Airstrikes against PKK-held Medya Defense Zones also continue.
• PUK Shengal Executive: KDP press shouldn't be trusted 

  PUK (Patriotic Union of Kurdistan) Shengal Executive Cemil Xıdır refuted the KDP media reports which quoted him as saying that; “HPG guerrillas obstruct the liberation of Shengal. They need to get out of Shengal.”