The Press Centre of the People's Defence Forces (HPG) reported continued Turkish attacks and guerrilla actions in its daily statement about the ongoing war in the guerrilla-held Medya Defense Zones in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).

Accordingly, guerrillas have carried out a total of seven actions against Turkish occupation forces in the Zap region over the past two days. The actions targeted the Turkish troops at Girê FM on 16-17 July, in which heavy weapons were used. The massif is located on the western wing of the Zap Front, which has been the focus of the Turkish invasion for some time.

According to the HPG, the Turkish army has launched a new occupation operation in the Avaşîn region. The offensive has been underway since 12 July and covers the areas of Gundê Mehmud, Şehîd Agir and Astengê.

Regarding the continued attacks of the Turkish forces on Medya Defense Zones, HPG provided the following information:

On 15 and 16 July, guerrilla positions in the resistance area of Sîda and at Girê FM were attacked several times. Attempts were made to demolish the tunnel facilities with heavy construction machinery. On the other hand, the Turkish army carried out 14 airstrikes on both days. Eight of the strikes were directed against the Western Front Şehîd Delîl in Zap, five against Girê Rosto, Girê Berbizina, Girê Kolît and Ava Lolanê in Xakurke, and one against Gundê Karawa in Gare.

On 16 July, the Turkish army carried out 326 attacks with howitzers, tanks and heavy weapons, hitting various areas in Zap, Metîna and Xakurke regions. The targets of these attacks were Sîda, Şehîd Delîl, Golka, Gundê Şêlazê and Girê Şehîd Kamuran. In addition, Girê Cûdî was bombed four times by Turkish attack helicopters on 17 July.