As the attacks by ISIS gangs on Kobanê continue, two of the resistance commanders, Meysa Ebdo and Meryem Kobanê, said they would defend their positions to the end, adding: "every inch of Kobanê will be a grave for ISIS".

Clashes between the YPG-YPJ forces and the barbarian ISIS gangs are continuing around Kobanê. The YPG-YPJ forces are fighting heroically and inflicting heavy losses on the ISIS gangs. We spoke to commanders Meryem Kobanê and Meysa Ebdo regarding the latest stage of the fighting.

ISIS advance halted

Meryem Kobanê said that since 15 September the ISIS gangs have been mounting attacks on Kobanê using heavy weaponry seized in Mosul. She added that in the last 3 days the gangs' advance has been completely halted and that the YPG-YPJ are in control of strategic hills on the southern and western fronts, where they are continuing to make effective strikes on the gangs.

We will turn the town into a hell for ISIS

Meryem Kobanê said ISIS was doing its utmost to enter the town, adding: "we have made a clear decision to resist to the last fighter. We will not allow them into the town, and have taking effective measures. But in the eventuality that they do get into the town, we will turn it into an inferno for them."

We fought for days without food or water

Meryem Kobanê said the YPG/YPJ fighters had put up a stiff resistance in arduous conditions, “at times we fought for days without food or water. Since the area is mainly desert and as we don't have armoured vehicles, a lot of the time we could not convey food and particularly water to our fighters. The will power and belief of our comrades overcame these shortcomings. Some fighters sacrificed themselves in order to get ammunition to the front."

Every inch of Kobanê will be a grave for ISIS

Meysa Ebdo said they would undertake comprehensive operations against ISIS, adding: "we will of course factor in all possibilities. We are making our preparations. It will not be easy to take this town. Even if thousands of ISIS members come into the town, we will turn it into hell for them and they will be defeated. This is a possibility, but as one of the commanders here I do not think the gangs will be able to enter Kobanê."

ISIS plans to take Kobanê are a fantasy

“ISIS plans to take Kobanê are just a fantasy. They have yet to learn of the power of Kurds equipped with the Apocu philosophy."  Ebdo added that the ISIS gangs had aimed to seize the town within a week, but that Kobanê was not like Mosul.

Allegations of Turkish tank involvement

Ebdo recalled that some of the tanks used against the YPG-YPJ forces were new, and that it has been claimed they were given to ISIS by Turkey, adding: "Turkey already supports ISIS. Therefore, we consider it is highly likely these claims are true."

Turkish state support for ISIS is a betrayal of the peace process

Ebdo emphasised constant Turkish support for ISIS, saying: "We are aware that Turkey's recent role has been despicable and hypocritical. It is also a betrayal of peace talks being carried out with leader Apo, and will have bad consequences for Turkey. The Turkish state should abandon these policies immediately."

Firat Volkani inflicting heavy blows on gangs

Ebdo said that the Firat Volkani Alliance established earlier this month from components of the Free Syrian Army were fighting determinedly on the southern and western fronts in particular, adding that since the attacks began hundreds of young people had been armed, while security in the town and outside was provided by trained fighters.

The young people should return and join the resistance

Ebdo called on people who had left the town to return and join the resistance. She said: "there is conflict, so we cannot say anything about the elderly, women and children having left, as clashes are continuing around the town. But thousands of people are also returning every day as they see the stern resistance of the YPG. I want to call on young women and men to return to Kobanê to join the defence of the town."

The people of the North must not abandon the border

Ebdo added the following regarding the border protests in North Kurdistan: "the solidarity protests at the border are a great source of morale for us. We want these protests that prevent Turkish state support for ISIS gangs to continue. For us it is important to have something to rely on as we are encircled on three sides. These actions by the people from the North should continue with the participation of millions."

Kobanê is invincible

Ebdo concluded by saying: "World public opinion should know that we have a tradition of never surrendering. We are the successors of the Beritans and Mazlums and therefore Kobanê is invincible. Kobanê will not surrender. Even if the gangs take Kobanê it will not be a defeat as we will not give up. People should know that our resistance and freedom march will continue."