The Turkish state has been systematically implementing an occupation strategy aimed at destroying the Rojava Revolution, thanks to which the Kurdish people have achieved their greatest historical gains. In recent months, the intensification of attacks on Rojava reveals that the occupation plans have expanded and deepened. These attacks are carried out directly by the Turkish army as well as by paramilitary gangs organized under the so-called Syrian National Army (SNA).

In Rojava, the people are resisting these attacks through a Revolutionary People's War, guided by the democratic nation paradigm developed by Abdullah Öcalan. The large-scale resistance around Tishrin Dam, Qereqozak, and Manbij is not just a military defense; it is also a reflection of the revolutionary will of the Kurdish people. The Turkish state, in its attempt to advance its occupation plans, is targeting critical infrastructure like Tishrin Dam, aiming to force the population into submission. However, the Kurdish people are defying these attacks through continuous watch actions and mass resistance, making the occupation efforts ineffective.

This article will examine the Turkish state's occupation strategy in Rojava, the attacks carried out by the Syrian National Army, and the resistance strategies developed by the Kurdish people, analyzed from the perspective of the four parts of Kurdistan.

Turkey and its proxy force, the Syrian National Army

Instead of directly declaring war on the Kurdish people's struggle for freedom, the Turkish state pursues its occupation plans through proxy wars. Within this framework, the Syrian National Army, which was established in the occupied regions of Syria, is essentially a paramilitary force made up of gangs recruited from ISIS and Al-Nusra, operating directly under Turkey's command and control structure.

The primary functions of the SNA are as follows:

Waging a proxy war on behalf of the Turkish State: Instead of deploying its own army directly, Turkey uses the SNA gangs to carry out attacks and military operations.

Forcing the Kurdish population to migrate and altering the demographic structure: The SNA implements policies of oppression, looting, massacres, and forced displacement against the Kurdish population in the occupied regions, aiming to change the demographic balance.

Reviving ISIS: The SNA has incorporated many former ISIS fighters into its ranks, allowing Turkey to indirectly reactivate ISIS in the region.

Damaging Rojava’s economic and infrastructure system: Strategic locations such as Tishrin Dam are not only military targets but also critical sources of life for the civilian population. Turkey, through the SNA, seeks to sabotage these vital infrastructures.

Through these policies, the Turkish state aims to destroy the democratic, self-governing, and women’s liberation-based system that the Kurdish people have built in Rojava. However, the Kurdish people are countering this occupation strategy through the Revolutionary People's War.

Tishrin Dam and Qereqozax are the greatest symbols of this resistance

Tishrin Dam is not only a critical center for Rojava but also essential for Syria’s overall electricity and water supply. Liberated from ISIS gangs in 2015, the dam has since been protected by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). However, through its attacks on Tishrin Dam, the Turkish state aims to plunge the Kurdish people into hunger, thirst, and misery. 

By directly targeting the dam, Turkey seeks to disrupt its operations and render it nonfunctional. The Kurdish people, through days of continuous watch actions at Tishrin Dam, have demonstrated that they will never allow it to be handed over to the Turkish state. Although the Turkish state has attempted to occupy the region using SNA gangs, these attacks have been blocked by the SDF forces and the massive resistance of the people. The resistance at Tishrin Dam and Qereqozak is not just a military confrontation; it is a manifesto of Rojava’s struggle for freedom.

Revolutionary People's War: The greatest expression of patriotism

According to Abdullah Öcalan’s analyses, patriotism is not merely a matter of love, but a conscious effort by the people to build and defend their own system. The Revolutionary People's War unfolding in Rojava is a direct embodiment of this principle.

The new phase of resistance is built on the following pillars:

- Military Defense: Under the leadership of the YPG, YPJ, and SDF, a resistance front is being established based on the direct participation of the people in the war. 

- Civil Resistance:The vigils at Tishrin Dam, along with the actions organized by women’s and youth movements against the occupation, ensure that the people directly assert their will. 

- Democratic Nation Perspective: Rojava is not only a project for the Kurds, but also a shared social model for Arabs, Syriacs, and other communities. For this reason, the Revolutionary People's War is not just a Kurdish resistance but a broader struggle for the freedom of all peoples, fostering unity among diverse ethnic and religious groups. 

- Connection to the 'Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan Campaign': There is a clear awareness that the Kurdish people’s full liberation cannot be achieved without ending Abdullah Öcalan’s physical imprisonment. This serves as one of the most powerful sources of motivation for the struggle in Rojava. 

The resistance in Rojava is thwarting Tukish occupation plans

The Turkish state’s occupation strategy in Rojava is not just a military assault; it is a comprehensive plan aimed at dismantling the Kurdish people’s achievements.  However, through the strategy of the Revolutionary People's War, the Kurdish people are successfully countering these occupation attempts and defending their revolution. 

From the people keeping watch at Tishrin Dam to the youth resisting occupation attacks in Manbij, the Kurdish people act with the awareness that this war is not only fought on the battlefield but in every aspect of life. Patriotism is not only about defending land; it is about keeping the revolution alive and building the future. 

In the light of Abdullah Öcalan’s analyses, the struggle in Rojava is not just the struggle of the Kurdish people, but a shared fight for the freedom of all oppressed communities. This resistance is growing with a determination strong enough to defeat all occupation plans.