39 years ago, the PKK's armed struggle began in Kurdistan. Roza Tolhildan, a guerrilla of the YJA Star (Free Women's Troops), spoke to ANF and stated that 15 August 1984 is of great significance for today's guerrillas. The offensive at that time under the command of Mahsum Korkmaz (Egîd) is the beginning of a resistance against oppression that has lasted for almost four decades.

"I would like to congratulate Rêber Apo [Abdullah Öcalan], the Kurdish people and all comrades who are resisting in the battle positions on this day. I respectfully bow to the memory of Commander Egîd and all revolutionary martyrs," the female guerrilla said.

Pointing out that a high price was paid in the struggle after the 15 August 1984 offensive, Roza Tolhildan stated: "This has created a spirit of resistance that we perceive every day. We are fighting in this spirit. The resistance that is being carried out in the spirit of Commander Egîd in the mountains of Kurdistan gives us morale and fills us with enthusiasm. Today, hundreds of comrades like Egîd are fighting in the war tunnels in Metîna, Avaşîn and Zap. They keep the spirit of Comrade Egîd alive. The first bullet that Commander Egîd fired on 15 August is still hitting the enemy today. For two years, the resistance in the war tunnels has prevented the enemy from occupying our territories. The enemy is being worn down by our actions. In the war tunnels, the necessary answer to the enemy's claim that the guerrillas, the PKK and the Kurdish people are finished is given. This resistance gives us strength. As YJA Star guerrillas in the Medya Defence Zones, we are trying to match the spirit of resistance of 15 August and make the enemy attacks come to nothing. We continue our struggle."