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• Turkish airstrike in Shengal results in casualties - UPDATE 

  The Turkish air force launched a strike on the center of Shengal city, resulting in casualties.
• 'With the spirit of August 15, young people must fight in the guerilla ranks' 

  Komalên Ciwan Coordination Member Andok Çekdar said: "August 15 emerged as the Kurdish youth's choice to fight Nazism on their own terms. All Kurdish youth must join the guerilla ranks of the struggle in order to destroy fascism."
• Young man murdered by Iranian forces at Şemdinli border 

  20-year-old Rüstem Çakmak was killed for alleged “violation of border” in the countryside of the Hakkari province.
• Mam Zekî remembered in Shengal 

  Mam Zekî represents a great value for the Yazidi community. He was more than a politician; he was like a school. Today, thousands of his students continue his struggle. Three years after his death, he has been remembered in Shengal today.
• Gerîla TV publishes footage of actions in Heftanin 

  Gerîla TV has published footage of two HPG actions against Turkish occupation forces in the Heftanin region of southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).
• Rally in Batman: "We are Kurds and we are everywhere" 

  Speaking at the "Time for Freedom" rally, HDP Co-Chair Pervin Buldan said that the solution of the Kurdish question is a prerequisite for social peace.
• Guerrillas strike Turkish military base in Çukurca 

  HPG hit a Turkish military base in northern Kurdistan. Three soldiers were killed in the action. The Turkish army again used chemical agents at the Werxelê tunnel in Avaşîn.
• HPG: Turkish state murdering the Kurdish people will be held accountable 

  HPG expressed its condolences to the family of Ibrahim Hesen, who was killed in the Turkish army's onslaught on the village of Deşîşê in Kanî Masî, saying, "We state that the invading Turkish state will undoubtedly be held accountable for these crimes."
• HDP co-chair Buldan: "The Kurdish people want a solution" 

  HDP co-chair Pervin Buldan visited Bingöl province together with other politicians. They were greeted by hundreds of people in front of the party headquarters.
• Eight taken into custody in Şırnak 

  Turkish police stormed numerous homes in Cizre and Silopi districts of Şırnak and detained at least eight people. The son of HDP district chairwoman Nergiz Aşkın is being sought; he was not at home at the time of the raid.
• Soldiers set forest on fire in Beytüşşebap  

  Soldiers of the Turkish army have started a forest fire in the Kurdish province of Şırnak by artillery fire. The inhabitants of the village of Setkar in the district of Beytüşşebap are prevented by the military from extinguishing the fire.
• HPG commander Mardin: 15 August gave hope to the people 

  Celebrating the anniversary of the August Initiative, HPG commander, Mazlum Mardin, said: "15 August means the resurrection of a people who did not accept to be destroyed."
• HPG/YJA Star guerrillas hit Turkish troops, leaving 13 invaders dead 

  Thirteen Turkish soldiers have been killed in actions by the People’s Defense Forces (HPG) / Free Women’s Troops (YJA Star) guerrillas to mark the anniversary of the 15 August Initiative.
• Parastin threatens HPG guerrilla Ayhan Tatlı’s family with arrest 

  Felek and Fatma Tatlı, who went to Hewlêr to ask about the whereabouts of their brother, HPG guerilla Ayhan Tatlı, said they were threatened with detention by Parastin and stated, "We will not stop seeking until we acquire information from our brother and
• KONGRA-GEL commends August 15 Initiative, calls for mobilization 

  KONGRA-GEL saluted August 15 emphasizing that “On the 37th anniversary of the August 15 Initiative, there is greater hope and belief to put an end to the racist Turkish state's system. All Kurds must mobilize”.
• Turkish airstrike kills a civilian in Southern Kurdistan 

  The invading Turkish army has killed another civilian in an airstrike in the Amadiya and Kanimasi regions of Southern Kurdistan.
• PKK: 38th year of struggle will be a year of greater achievements! 

  “Based on the revolutionary people's war strategy, our movement and people will mobilize all their strength and energy for a revolutionary war against AKP-MHP fascism in the 38th Year of Struggle,” said the PKK.
• DTK-DBP delegation meets people in Hakkari 

  A delegation of the Democratic Society Congress and the Democratic Regions Party met people in Bawenis, Sore, Dara and Şişemzina in Yüksekova district of Hakkari within “We organise against fascism” meetings.
• Mothers of guerrillas demand explanation for three missing guerrillas 

  Guerrilla mothers called on the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) to explain the aftermath of the guerrillas who have been unaccounted since they were attacked by KDP forces in Xelifan district of South Kurdistan.
• YJA Star guerrillas strike Turkish troops in Zap 

  The People’s Defense Forces (HPG) Press Centre reported that guerrilla units hit a Turkish military position in the Zap region to mark the 15 August Initiative.
• Guerîla TV releases footage of action carried out in Heftanin on 1 August 

  Guerîla TV broadcast the footage of an action carried out by guerrillas in Heftanin on 1 August.
• Guerrilla Êrîş Serhed: The area is under the control of the guerrillas 

  Guerrilla Êrîş Serhed talked about the military developments in the fight against the Turkish invasion in the southern Kurdish Medya Defense Areas and said that the guerrillas are able to fight everywhere and defeat the enemy.
• HPG: 5 soldiers killed in Ağrı countryside 

  Several soldiers were killed as HPG and YJA Star guerrillas carried out various actions against the Turkish army. The occupation forces in Avaşîn have been trying for days to penetrate the guerrilla tunnel in Werxelê with chemical weapons.
• People protest against water shortage in Hewler 

  While the residents of the neighbourhood stated that they were protesting for clean water, KDP forces accused the activists of “being affiliated with a political force”.
• Names of Serhad martyrs published 

  HPG published the names of five martyrs and paid tribute to the struggle of Nûda, Mîraz, Xwînrêj Teyî, Xwînrêj Şiyar and Azad as setting the direction for the Serhad region.