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• HSM: We will crown our struggle with victory in the footsteps of July 14 resistance fighters 

  The HSM Headquarters Command reiterated their promise to “realize the goals and dreams of our martyrs of the July 14 Resistance by crowning our struggle for existence and freedom with victory in their footsteps.”
• YRK announces the death of HPJ guerrilla Ruken Jiyan from Rojava 

  Guerrilla fighter Ruken Jiyan, who came from Rojava and fought in the ranks of the East Kurdistan Women's Defense Forces, died in an accident in Eastern Kurdistan.
• Duran Kalkan: Tactical nuclear weapons are used in Kurdistan 

  PKK Executive Council member Duran Kalkan points to the use of unconventional explosive devices with extremely high destructive power during the Turkish invasion of southern Kurdistan and describes the situation as very serious.
• 'KDP does not allow the government to oppose Turkish attacks' 

  Journalists living in the Koye district of Hewler said that the Turkish state targets Kurdish achievements in every part of Kurdistan, warning that if the Turkish state is not prevented, it will jeopardize the whole of Kurdistan.
• HPG: 3 Turkish soldiers killed, 2 drones damaged 

  HPG Press Centre reported that 3 soldiers of the Turkish army were killed and 2 of their drones were damaged during the actions carried out by the mobile guerrilla teams. The Turkish army continues to commit war crimes by using chemical weapons.
• People's Defense Center Headquarters Command salutes guerrillas 

  People's Defense Center (HSM) Headquarters Command saluted the fighters and commanders of the Cenga Xabûrê Martyr Savaş Maraş Revolutionary Campaign for their successful actions.
• HPG: Turkey used phosphorus bombs in guerrilla areas in South Kurdistan 

  HPG accused the Turkish army of dropping phosphorus bombs on guerrilla areas in Zap, southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
• KDP forces storm settlements and detain many, including peshmerga fighters 

  As many as 80 people have been taken into custody in the wake of raids in several locations in Şêladiz, Sersing and Dêralok areas.
• Armed attack targets house of PUK politburo member in Hewler 

  A bodyguard is reported to have been injured in the armed attack on the house of an PUK official in Hewler city, South Kurdistan.
• PKK celebrates 14 July, 'National Pride Day' 

  The Executive Committee of the PKK issued a statement to commemorate the hunger strike resistance that began on 14 July 1982 that sparked the resistance in North Kurdistan. The PKK called for an anti-fascist fight against the AKP-MHP regime.
• Cemil Bayık: Guerrillas are writing history - PART TWO 

  The guerrillas are fighting courageously and selflessly against these attacks. This resistance is truly of historic proportions, says KCK Executive Council co-chair Cemil Bayık.
• Eight soldiers killed in guerrilla actions against Turkish invasion in South Kurdistan 

  Eight soldiers of the Turkish army were killed in actions by the YJA Star (Free Women’s Troops) and HPG (People's Defense Forces) guerrillas in southern Kurdistan. The Turkish invading forces continue to use chemical weapons against guerrilla positions.
• Jinên Tîrêjên Rojê claims responsibility for action in Yüksekova  

  Jinên Tîrêjên Rojê reported that an action was carried out against two police stations in memory of Rênas Oremari, who was murdered in Rojava on 8 July, and the Martyrs of 14 July. Clashes continued until the morning hours.
• HPG: We are ready to deliver body of soldier named Naci Kaygısız to his family 

  The HPG addressed the family of the Turkish soldier named Naci Kaygısız and said: "We can deliver the body of their son through civilians if they request it."
• Bayık: MIT is carrying out a massacre in cooperation with the KDP - PART ONE 

  KCK Executive Council co-chair, Cemil Bayık, said that the Turkish state gave MIT a great task and opportunity to eliminate the Kurds, and added: "MIT is carrying out a massacre with the information given by the KDP."
• 19 Turkish soldiers killed, two armored vehicles destroyed by guerrillas 

  In Southern Kurdistan, two Turkish army armoured vehicles have been destroyed by guerrillas. Nineteen occupants were killed in the latest actions, including two high-ranking military officers.
• Financial benefits for protesting in front of HDP headquarters 

  For her participation in protests in front of the HDP headquarters in Amed, Ruken Canbey got a job in the municipality. Now she has been dismissed and is telling everyone what the AKP did to her.
• Edhem Barzani was not allowed into Hewler 

  Edhem Barzani, a former member of the KDP Executive Board, was not allowed into Hewler, where he went to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Barzani was denied entry by the KDP and had to return to Iran.
• 32 Turkish soldiers killed in guerrilla resistance in South Kurdistan 

  At least 32 members of the occupying Turkish army have been killed in the latest actions by HPG and YJA Star in South Kurdistan.
• Soldiers prevent visits to the graves of Kurdish martyrs 

  On the eve of the Islamic festival of sacrifice, Eid al-Adha, traditional visits to the graves of those martyred in the Kurdish liberation struggle are taking place in Kurdistan. In Amed, three cemeteries have been sealed off by the Turkish army to preven
• Hospitals in Hakkari overflowing with dead soldiers 

  The morgues in the hospitals in Hakkari are overflowing with the bodies of Turkish soldiers. It is becoming increasingly difficult for the Turkish state to recover its high losses.
• Gerîla TV releases footage of military materials seized by YJA guerrillas 

  Gerîla TV released footage of military materials seized during the action carried out by the YJA Star guerrillas in the Girê FM Resistance Area.
• Former PUK deputy Şêx Dilêr: All Kurds must act with a national stance against danger 

  Politician Rêzan Şêx Dilêr said that South Kurdistan is in great danger because of the invasion attacks carried out by the Turkish state and called on Kurds to "act with a national attitude."
• HPG: 36 Turkish soldiers killed in guerrilla actions 

  36 soldiers of the Turkish army have been killed in the latest guerrilla actions in southern Kurdistan. The guerrillas also shot down a drone and seized numerous weapons.
• Economic crisis hits Eid al-Adha feast, too 

  As the Eid al-Adha feast is looming, people complain about price hikes and the cost of living.