As part of the revolutionary offensive Bazên Zagrosê, actions against the Turkish forces took place in Ertûş, in the region of Zap throughout December. Ertûş includes Little Cîlo, a place that became famous for the resistance against the Turkish invasion that began on 23 April. The guerrillas, led by Bawer Deyndar and Ronahî Xelîl, had been able to hold up the Turkish army for days. In December, the guerrillas carried out a series of actions against the occupying forces in the area in memory of the fallen from Little Cîlo.

Guerrillas Delîl Amed and Şaho Qendîl took an active part in the campaign and talked about their experiences to ANF.

"Technology is not so important"

HPG fighter Şaho Qendîl said: "Actions were carried out in the area of ​​the Little Cîlo. I took part in these actions. Despite the modern technical equipment of the enemy, the guerrillas were able to defeat it thanks to the new tactics employed, and all our friends returned safely to their positions. The Turkish military may have good technology, but that's not so important. They can intimidate other states in this way, but they know very well that the guerrillas, even if there is only one fighter left, will fight against them and their technology in spite of everything. They say they killed many guerrillas. So who has been fighting against them in all three resistance regions for months? We will resist to the last drop of blood, until we have driven the enemy soldiers from our land. It's not about killing soldiers, it's about the determination and will of the guerrillas. That’s what matters here. I wish all the friends every success in the resistance."

"We won't even allow them to withdraw safely"

HPG fighter Delîl Amed spoke about an action carried out on 5 December at Little Cîlo: "We took action on two fronts against the soldiers at Little Cîlo. What drew our attention during the reconnaissance was the NATO technology used by the soldiers to keep their backs free and the surveillance cameras. Every day, drones and reconnaissance planes fly around. As long as the soldiers are there, we will continue to carry out actions. We carried out our action despite all this enemy technological equipment. After we had identified and hit both positions of the Turkish troops, we returned safely to our bases.

The Turkish military suffers casualties in this area every day. But these actions are not mentioned in the press, nor are the losses reported to the public. After our actions, the area is bombed so intensely that it could be assumed that they were confronted by a guerrilla army. However, it is mobile guerrilla units of 3-4 people who carry out these actions. The fear and panic that the soldiers feel is very clear. We won’t allow them to withdraw safely. We will make the coming year the year of victory."