HPG Press Center (HPG-BIM) disclosed the identity of two female guerrillas who fell martyr as a result of an air strike by the Turkish state in early January.

HPG-BIM said in a written statement: "As a result of the attacks carried out by the Turkish Army on Avashin region of Defense Medya Zones on 2 January, two of our friends have fallen martyrs."

The identity of the two guerrillas is as follows:

Nom de Guerre: Amara Haydar
Name and Surname: Emine Ismail
Place of Birth: Kobani
Mother's - Father's Name: Sena - Bekir
Date and Place of Martyrdom: 2 January 2020 / Avashin

Nom de Guerre: Ararat Kato
Name Surname: Leyla Yiğit
Place of Birth: Şırnak
Mother's - Father's Name: Fatma - Halil
Date and Place of Martyrdom: 2 January 2020 / Avashin

In the statement the HPG said: "Comrades Amara and Ararat came from Rojava and Bakur to ensure the freedom of our people against the invasion of the colonial Turkish state in Kurdistan.

We commemorate our comrades who carried out a relentless struggle against the enemy with the fire of freedom in their hearts.

We express our condolences to the patriotic Kurdistan people, especially the families of our precious martyrs."