KURDISTAN

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• PUK's Surçi: Guerrillas are the most effective force in the region 

  PUK Mosul Representative Xeyas Surçi stated that preparations for the Mosul operation have reached the final stage and that the forces to partake in the operation are waiting for an instruction to start the offensive now.
• 35 soldiers killed in Hakkari, Ağrı and Şırnak 

  HPG reported that at least 35 soldiers of the Turkish army were killed in ongoing actions by guerrillas in Hakkari, Ağrı and Şırnak provinces.
• 30 villagers in Hakkari tortured amid a siege by Turkish soldiers 

  Turkish soldiers tortured 30 locals in four villages in Hakkari, Northern Kurdistan where villages are under a siege of Turkish troops since last week.
• Blast on Amed-Mardin highway leaves casualties 

  A blast has occurred during the passing of a military vehicle on Mardin-Amed highway Friday noon.
• Co-mayor of Amed's Dicle district detained 

  Dicle co-mayor Zülfiye Kişmir has been taken into custody.
• Blasts hit two military vehicles in Şemdinli and Başkale 

  Two separate blasts have hit two military vehicles in Şemdinli and Başkale, which reportedly left many soldiers dead or wounded.
• Colonel Hossam Alawak leaves the FSA and joins the SDF 

  In a press statement, Colonel Hossam Alawak announced that he left the FSA and joined the SDF.
• HPG: 1 tank destroyed and 1 plane damaged in Yüksekova 

  One tank was destroyed and 3 soldiers were killed during a series of actions HPG/YJA STAR guerillas carried out in Hakkari’s Yüksekova district. Guerillas also damaged an airplane at Yüksekova Airport, which is used for military shipments.
• People of Manbij: We will not allow Turkish occupation 

  People of Manbij criticized the Turkish state’s occupation of Jarablus and stated that they do not want Turkey and its gang groups in the region.
• ISIS emir Abdullah: Turks are the MVPs of ISIS 

  ISIS emir Ahmet Osman Abdullah, code name Ebu Omer Ceza, who surrendered to the YPG: “Those who were most valued inside ISIS were the Turkish groups. There were many MİT members among them. Their main target was the Kurds.
• Matosyan: We see our future in the Federation 

  Girê Spî delegate of the Federation project Lusian Matosyan stated that the federation was important for the future of Armenians.
• Police raids HDP and DBP buildings in Amed 

  Police raided the HDP and DBP buildings in the city center and districts of Amed, and seized party reports, documents and books.
• Tara Hüseyin: Kurds must join Mosul operation under a joint command 

  Tevgera Azadî Spokesperson Tara Hüseyin stated that Kurds must come together and peshmergas, guerillas, YBŞ forces and other fighters must participate in Mosul operation under a joint command.
• Soldiers die and get injured during sabotage action in Beytüşşebap 

  A sabotage action was carried out against a moving armored vehicle in Beytüşşebap. Many soldiers died and got injured during the action.
• HPG: At least 11 soldiers killed in Çukurca and Şemdinli 

  At least 11 soldiers of the Turkish army were killed in the most recent actions by HPG/YJA Star guerrillas in Çukurca and Şemdinli areas of Hakkari.
• YPG reports ongoing attacks by Turkish army 

  YPG Press Office reported that Turkish army continued its attacks on the lands of Rojava – Northern Syria Federation.
• Turkish jets shell guerrilla zones in South Kurdistan 

  Turkish jets are bombing guerrilla areas in South Kurdistan territory.
• Prosecutor objects to DBP co-chair's release and demands his re-arrest 

  Diyarbakır 5th High Criminal Court Prosecutor has objected to the release of DBP co-chair Kamuran Yüksek and demanded his re-arrest.
• Footage from the guerrilla action on Ronahi Hill 

  ANF has obtained footage from the action of guerrillas targeting the Turkish soldiers on Ronahi Hill on October 8.
• Dozens of Kurdish politicians detained in Van – UPDATE 

  As many as 49 Kurdish politicians have been arrested in Van province today and police has a list of 70 people sought within the scope of the operation.
• Turkish soldiers shot a 13-year-old from Rojava 

  Turkish soldiers have shot and heavily injured a 13-year-old child from Rojava.
• Curfew in 5 villages of Tatvan 

  Yet another curfew has been declared in 5 villages in Tatvan district of Bitlis.
• Around 50 detained in political genocide operations in Van 

  Police forces raided many houses and the DBP and HDP offices in Van province and its districts, detaining dozens of people including administrators from DBP and HDP.
• 11 civilians killed in ISIS suicide attack in northern Manbij 

  ISIS gangs, whose aggression on Dandania village of Manbij was repelled, committed a suicide attack in Al-Mashî village, leaving 11 dead and dozens wounded.
• HPG reports retaliatory actions by guerrillas 

  HPG reported retaliatory actions by guerrillas against the genocidal attacks of the AKP state in Hakkari, Siirt, Van and Amed provinces in North Kurdistan.