The invasion operation launched by the Turkish army on Zap region of guerrilla-held Medya Defense Zones in Southern Kurdistan territory was retreated inconclusively on 9 July.

Guerrillas of the People's Defense Forces (HPG) and YJA-Star (Free Women's Troops) carried out several actions against the Turkish troops partaking in the invasion operation, which consequently forced them to retreat after suffering heavy blows.

In a statement on 10 July, HPG reported that the Turkish army retreated after suffering heavy blows at the hands of guerrilla forces during the invasion operation launched on Zap on 16 June, saying;

"In the operation area that was bombed by fighters jets and Cobra type helicopters with an 24-hour support of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles from air, as well as with missiles and artillery fire from the ground, our forces manifested superior will and resolve and kept the enemy's positions under constant fire.

The Turkish army repeatedly replaced the invading forces that were inflicted heavy blows, but still failed to achieve its goal and to hold on in the face of the self-sacrificing manner of our guerrillas.

After conducting an uninterrupted bombardment with fighter jets, Cobra helicopters, howitzer and mortar fire on the mentioned area from 8 July evening to 02:00 am of 9 July night, the Turkish army has been forced to withdraw its soldiers from the region with Sikorsky helicopters.

During this period of 23 days, our guerrillas targeted the enemy forces 69 times, and the actions with verified results left 142 enemy soldiers dead and 18 others wounded. During this period of time, 2 Sikorsky helicopters of the invading Turkish army were damaged.

6 of our brave comrades who fought in a self-sacrificing manner with guerrilla tactics to frustrate the invasion operation have fallen as martyrs during this operation.”

Gerîla TV has released the footage below from the actions guerrillas carried out against the Turkish army in the operation area.