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• Iranian attacks on Southern Kurdistan result in deaths and injuries 

  At least seven people have been killed and dozens injured in a massive wave of Iranian attacks on areas in the Hewlêr and Sulaymaniyah provinces of southern Kurdistan. Panic broke out among the population.
• Iran strikes Eastern Kurdistan Forces in Iraq 

  Iran’s attacks against military forces from Eastern Kurdistan (Northwestern Iran) stationed in northern Iraq continue increasingly.
• HPG: Eight Turkish soldiers killed in actions by guerrillas 

  HPG reports that eight members of the Turkish occupation forces were killed in Northern and Southern Kurdistan.
• KDP blocks European delegation’s investigation into chemical weapons 

  The KDP has blocked a European delegation set to investigate chemical attacks in South Kurdistan.
• New footage shows Turkey’s use of chemical weapons in guerrilla areas 

  Footage obtained by ANF shows the invading Turkish troops using chemical gases and banned weapons in guerrilla-controlled Medya Defense Zones in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
• YRK reports simultaneous attacks by Turkey and Iran 

  The Eastern Kurdistan Forces reported simultaneous attacks by Iran and Turkey in recent days and urged the public to act carefully against these attacks.
• Guerrilla resistance against Turkish invasion continues 

  The Turkish army is escalating airstrikes and continues to use chemical weapons against the guerrillas in southern Kurdistan in order to break the resistance to the invasion. At least 63 aerial attacks were recorded by the HPG on Sunday alone.
• Mehmet Şirin Tunç faces up to 15 years in prison 

  Kurdish politician and peace activist Mehmet Şirin Tunç is on trial for his activities as DBP vice-chairman and in the Democratic Society Congress (DTK) in Amed. He faces 15 years in prison.
• HPG guerrilla: We will end this war with great success 

  Guerrilla Hogir Serhat, who is fighting the Turkish invasion and occupation in the Xakurke region of southern Kurdistan, said, "We went into this war with great hope, and we will finish it with great success."
• Guerrillas hit one helicopter 

  Combat helicopters that wanted to bomb the Saca Resistance Area were shot down by mobile teams. One combat helicopter was hit in the action.
• Iranian regime renews attacks on Biradost and Balekayeti 

  The Iranian regime once again launched an attack on the Biradost and Balekayeti regions.
• KCK condemns Pashinyan government 

  The KCK Executive Council Co-Presidency issued a statement condemning the government of Armenia for collaborating with the Turkish state by handing over two HPG guerrillas.
• At least 26 East Kurdish kolbers killed and 164 injured in past six months 

  According to Kolbernews, at least 26 East Kurdish kolbers have been killed and 164 injured in the past six months.
• People in Maxmur condemn Iraqi government for insisting on surrounding camp with barbed wire 

  People in Martyr Rustem Cûdî Refugee Camp (Maxmur) condemned the Iraqi government for putting the issue of surrounding the camp with barbed wire fences on its agenda again.
• HPG: Eight Turkish soldiers killed in guerrilla actions in South Kurdistan 

  In Avaşîn, a military camp of Turkish occupation forces has been overrun by female guerrillas of YJA Star. In Zap, a high-ranking soldier was killed in an ambush by the HPG.
• KNK delegation meets with PJAK and KODAR to discuss latest developments 

  The meeting focused on national unity, joint struggle against occupying states and the organisation of women, as well as the latest developments in Rojhilat (East Kurdistan) and Iran.
• Eleven soldiers killed in guerrilla actions in South Kurdistan 

  Since yesterday, eleven more soldiers have been killed as the guerrilla resistance against the Turkish invasion of southern Kurdistan continues.
• YBŞ calls on the people to stand up against Turkish attacks 

  “Having protected themselves against mass slaughter and not allowed ISIS gangs to rule over Shengal, our Yazidi people are now fighting a struggle against the occupying Turkish state and its collaborator, the KDP,” said the YBŞ,calling for popular action.
• Turkish drone strike targets civilian settlement in Shengal 

  Yet another drone attack by the Turkish army on the Yazidi town of Shengal (Sinjar) in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
• KDP builds a base for the Turkish army  

  The South Kurdistan Region flag was planted at a point where Turkish soldiers were shot by the guerrillas a short while ago, and the construction of a military base for the invaders began under its shadow.
• HPG reports ongoing actions by guerrillas and attacks by the Turkish army 

  Nine soldiers of the Turkish invasion forces have been killed in guerrilla actions in Southern Kurdistan, while two guerrilla fighters fell in Northern Kurdistan.
• Kurdish groups in Amed express solidarity with the revolt in Iran and Rojhilat 

  The Kurdistan Alliance Framework and the Kurdish Women's Platform saluted the ongoing protests in Iran and Rojhilat (West Kurdistan) and called on all national democratic forces to embrace the resistance.
• Turkish army terrorises villagers in Gever 

  The villagers in the northern Kurdish district of Gever continue to be subjected to terror by the Turkish army. Local resident Esat Çakmak was tortured and arrested as an alleged PKK member after several days in custody.
• HPG: Eight occupiers killed as resistance against Turkish invasion continues 

  The guerrillas continue their resistance against the Turkish invasion of Southern Kurdistan unabated. According to HPG information, another eight soldiers of the Turkish army have been killed in guerrilla actions.
• Iranian forces kill woman protestor in Kermanshah 

  A 55-year-old demonstrator has been shot dead in Qasre Shirin during protests following the violent death of the young Kurdish woman Jina Mahsa Amini in Tehran, KHRN reports.