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• Power cut off in 76 villages in Bashur because of Turkish attacks 

  Turkish state’s invasion attacks on South Kurdistan territories continue. Power was cut off in 76 villages affiliated to Kani Masi because of attacks.
• 33 Turkish soldiers killed in ongoing revolutionary offensives of guerrillas 

  Guerrillas are carrying out continuous actions against the Turkish invasion forces in the Medya Defense Zones in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq) where another 33 soldiers of the Turkish army have been killed.
• ANF reporter released, dozens still in custody in Sulaymaniyah 

  ANF reporter Rêbaz Hesen, who was detained alongside several people on April 25 by the Sulaymaniyah security forces, has been released following public reaction. Dozens of other detainees are on a hunger strike.
• Number of detained people in Sulaymaniyah march rises to 55 

  At least 55 people were detained when the Internal Security Orders attacked the march in Sulaymaniyah organized to protest the Turkish army operation. Among the detained was ANF journalist Rêbaz Hesen.
• Guerrillas going into action... 

  Guerrillas heading to the frontline to join the operations launched against the invasion attacks of the Turkish state were captured by our cameras.
• Guerrillas heading to the front say that Kurdistan will be the grave of the invaders 

  Guerrillas continue to resist the invasion attacks of the Turkish state against the Medya Defense Areas. Guerrillas heading to the front say that Kurdistan will be the grave of the invaders.
• Actions by YJA Star guerrillas kill one soldier, wound another 

  YJA Star guerrillas carried out a sniper action in Zap killing one invading Turkish soldier and injuring another.
• Three Turkish soldiers killed in Avashin 

  HPG / YJA Star guerrillas carried out on Martyr Serxwebun Hill in Avashin. Three soldiers were killed as a result of the action.
• HPG: Turkish army suffered heavy losses in South Kurdistan 

  Guerrillas are resisting fiercely against the Turkish invasion offensive in South Kurdistan where at least 38 Turkish soldiers have been killed.
• Gerîla TV releases footage of action in Çukurca 

  Martyr Delal Air Defense Forces hit the Çukurca Battalion on April 23.
• Tevgera Azadi calls for release of those detained in Sulaymaniyah 

  During protests against the Turkish military invasion of the Medya Defense Zones, 30 people were arrested in the city of Sulaymaniyah. Tevgera Azadi is calling for their immediate release.
• Three soldiers killed in Metina - UPDATE 

  One soldier was killed in the action carried out by the guerrillas against the soldiers positioned on the Zendura hill in the area of Metina. It has now been confirmed that two more soldiers were killed in clashes. Violent clashes are reported in Avashin.
• Two Turkish soldiers killed in Zap 

  The guerrilla continues to resist the invasion attacks against the Medya Defense Areas. Two invading Turkish soldiers were killed in clashes in Zap on Sunday night.
• Clashes in the area between Zendura and Derarê: 8 soldiers killed, 12 wounded 

  Eight soldiers were killed and 12 injured as a result of the clashes between HPG and YJA Star guerrillas and Turkish soldiers in the area between Zendura and Derarê in Metina. Soldiers fired at each other in panic injuring 4 of their men.
• PUK Public Order Forces in Sulaymaniyah prevent people from marching against Turkish attacks 

  The PUK Public Order Forces in Sulaymaniyah attacked the people who wanted to protest the invasion attacks and detained 25-30 people.
• Guerrillas kill six soldiers on Martyr Serdar Hill in Avashin 

  HPG and YJA Star guerrillas carried out an action against the soldiers trying to position themselves on Martyr Serdar Hill in Mervanos, Avashin. Six invading Turkish soldiers were killed in the action.
• Guerrillas kill Turkish soldier on Zendura Hill 

  A Turkish soldier was killed on Zendura Hill as a result of a sniper action by guerrillas.
• TAJÊ condemns Turkish operation, salutes guerrilla resistance in South Kurdistan 

  Yazidi women's movement TAJÊ condemned the Turkish occupation operation in South Kurdistan and saluted the guerrilla resistance against it. "It is our children who are fighting. It was them who saved us from annihilation," the organization said.
• Guerrillas launch revolutionary counteroffensive against the Turkish army 

  Guerrillas have launched a counteroffensive in response to Turkey’s occupation operation in the Medya Defense Zones in southern Kurdistan, northern Iraq.
• KCK calls for worldwide resistance against Turkish invasion of South Kurdistan 

  KCK warns that the Turkish state aims at subjecting the Kurds to genocide by eliminating the freedom forces not only in South Kurdistan but also in all other parts of Kurdistan.
• 5 kolbars injured by Iranian Border Guards in Marivan region 

  At least 5 kolbars have been injured in one of the border areas of Marivan by direct shootings from the Iranian Border Guards and the fate of at least 30 other kolbars who were there is still unknown.
• YRK: We abide by the ceasefire but reserve the right to self-defense 

  In Marivan, the YRK has engaged in a skirmish with Iranian paramilitaries. YRK said they want to avoid military clashes but reserve the right to self-defense.
• PJAK calls on US to revoke decision on Kurdish Movement leaders 

  The East Kurdish party PJAK called on the US State Department to end its decision to offer money in exchange of information on leading members of the Kurdish movement.
• Resisting another invasion of South Kurdistan 

  After months of preparation, the Turkish state has launched another invasion of South Kurdistan. The attack began immediately after a telephone conversation between President Erdogan and US President Biden.
• Heavy clashes on Mamreşo Hill 

  Heavy clashes between the Kurdistan Freedom Guerilla and the invading Turkish army are taking place on Mamreşo Hill in Avashin. Casualties among Turkish troops.