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• Ferhad Dêrik: Manbij initiative will democratize Syria 

  Democratic Federal System Founding Assembly member Ferhad Dêrik described Operation Liberate Manbij, which had begun on June 1, as a strategic step in the democratization of Syria.
• Car bomb action on Pay Gendarme Outpost 

  A car bomb action was carried out on the Pay Gendarme Outpost Command in Van’s Erciş district.
• 19 gangs killed and a car bomb destroyed in Manbij 

  Manbij Military Council repelled the attacks of ISIS gangs near Sebi Behrat junction and Hezawnê neighborhood, and 19 gangs were killed during the clashes. Council fighters also destroyed a car bomb from a safe distance in Sebi Behrat junction.
• YPG: 85 ISIS members killed in clashes in Haco and Sîgero villages 

  At least 85 ISIS members were killed in Haco and Sîgero villages, and a large quantity of ammunition belonging to them were seized.
• Many soldiers killed in expansive guerrilla actions in Oremar-Şemzinan 

  HPG/YJA Star guerrillas have conducted an expansive action targeting 11 outposts and hills in Oremar-Şemzinan area of Hakkari yesterday.
• Three soldiers and two police killed in actions by guerrillas 

  Three soldiers and two police of Turkish forces were killed while one panzer was damaged in the ongoing actions by guerrillas.
• Action targeting gendarmerie outpost in Mardin leaves many casualties 

  Cevizpınar Gendarmerie Outpost in Mardin was targeted by an action with a bomb-laden car, as a result of which many soldiers reportedly died or suffered injuries.
• One minor killed another wounded as a mine planted by soldiers explodes 

  Turkish military activity continues claiming civilian lives in North Kurdistan.
• 32 ISIS members killed in Manbij 

  32 more ISIS members have been killed as Manbij Military Council fighters took control over 85 percent of the Hezawnê neighborhood in Manbij.
• Turkish army bombardment on Cudi causes a fire 

  Turkish army bombardment on Mount Cudi in Şırnak started a fire in Hesena area.
• Heavy clashes in Hezawnê neighborhood of Manbij 

  Violent clashes between Manbij Military Council fighters and ISIS gangs continue in Hezawnê neighborhood of Manbij.
• Latest images from Manbij 

  Some latest images by ANF from Manbij city center where clashes between Manbij Military Council fighters and ISIS gangs continue.
• 5 soldiers killed in Şemdinli 

  HPG guerrillas launched an action targeting the Durê outpost in Hakkari's Şemdinli district on July 7, which left 5 soldiers dead and many others wounded.
• 60 gang members killed in Sigêro town near Ayn Îsa 

  The aggression launched by ISIS gangs on Sigero town near Ayn Îsa resulted in a heavy defeat on the side of ISIS as 60 members of the gangs were killed in following clashes.
• Fighters continue making advances in Manbij 

  Fighters of the Manbij Military Council have taken several strategic locations in Hezawnê neighborhood of Manbij under their control.
• Clashes following an expansive HPG action in Hakkari 

  HPG guerrillas have conducted an expansive action targeting the positions of Turkish forces in several areas in Şemdinli and Gever (Yüksekova) district of Hakkari at 04:00 Friday morning.
• Heavy blow inflicted on ISIS gangs in Ayn Îsa 

  SDF combatants strongly responded to the ISIS gangs that attacked villages to the south of the Ayn Îsa town yesterday.
• Striking partnership in South Kurdistan between MIT and Parastın 

  The arson of KDP and Rudaw TV offices in South Kurdistan turned out to be the plan of the Turkish Intelligence Agency and Parastın. KDP’s plans to carry out similar actions targeting the Rojava Revolution have also been exposed.
• Actions by HPG/YJA Star guerrillas continue 

  Many soldiers were killed in the increasingly ongoing actions of HPG/YJA Star guerrillas in North Kurdistan.
• Turkish bombardment of Mount Cudi and surroundings continues 

  Aerial and ground bombardment of Mount Cudi and its surroundings continues.
• 'Placement of refugees in Kurdistan aims the destruction of Kurdishness' 

  KCK Executive Council Co-President Cemil Bayık stated that all Kurds, no matter what their political views are, should reject the placement of Syrian refugees in Kurdistan because it aims the destruction of Kurdishness.
• People and guerrillas celebrate Eid in Qandil 

  Local people and guerrillas have celebrated Eid Al-Fitr in Qandil. The event witnessed calls for unity among Kurds and the gathering of a National Congress.
• Turkish jets shell Mount Cudi 

  Turkish warplanes are shelling Mout Cudi in Şırnak province.
• Manbij Political Council pays Eid visit to displaced locals 

  Manbij Political Council has paid a visit to the displaced people from Manbij and celebrated their Eid Al-Fitr.
• HPG reports guerrilla actions in Amed, Dersim and Şırnak 

  HPG/YJA Star guerrillas carried out actions in Amed, Dersim and Şırnak which left 6 soldiers dead.