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• SDF: One of ISIS leaders was arrested in Deir ez-Zor 

  The SDF stated that their forces continue their relentless efforts in counter-terrorism operations.
• Turkish attack kills 2 Syrian soldiers, injures 4 others in Manbij 

  The Turkish state continues its genocidal attacks against North-East Syria where it has already occupied territories in violation of international law.
• 83-year-old Kurdish activist passes away in Kobanê 

  Long-time Kurdish activist Osman Hec Elî has died of a cerebral hemorrhage in Kobanê at the age of 83.
• First oxygen centre to open in Raqqa soon 

  In a few days, Raqqa will have its first oxygen center.
• Biggest sports centre in Cizre region to open this month 

  Cizre region Sports Council is preparing to open the biggest sports centre in the region.
• Turkish-linked mercenaries kidnap 2 people in Afrin 

  Two people were kidnapped in Afrin's Cindirêsê district by mercenaries affiliated with the Turkish state.
• Internationalist Commune pays tribute to five girls killed by Turkish drone one year ago 

  The Internationalist Commune of Rojava paid tribute to five young girls who were killed by a Turkish drone in a school in Heseke while they were playing volleyball.
• New medical supplies to People's Hospital in Shedade 

  The Cizre Region Health Board provided a large number of medical supplies to the People's Hospital in the Shedade district.
• SOHR: Turkish drone attacks in North-East Syria escalated since the latest elections in Turkey 

  The number of attacks carried out by Turkish drones on areas controlled by the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria since early 2023 has increased to 36.
• SDF welcomes US sanctions targeting Al-Amshat and Al-Hamzat terrorist militias 

  The SDF has issued a statement about the sanctions imposed by the United States on the Al-Amshat and Al-Hamzat terrorist militias.
• US imposes sanctions on 2 Turkey-backed Syrian militias and the groups’ leaders 

  The Suleiman Shah Brigade was accused of abductions and extortion of residents, especially Afrin’s Kurdish residents, to force them to abandon their homes and flee or to “pay large ransoms for return of their property or family members”.
• SOHR: Turkish gendarmerie shot three people in Serekaniye countryside 

  Turkish border guards continue targeting civilians in the border area.
• TEV-DEM Co-Chair Xerîb Hiso: AANES defends everyone’s honour 

  TEV-DEM Co-Chair Xerîb Hiso warned that the policies of the Damascus government will pave the way for the imposition of further sanctions in the future, and the price will be paid by the people of Syria alone.
• ISIS official neutralized in anti-ISIS operation in Raqqa 

  “Our dedicated forces, in close partnership with the International Coalition, will persistently pursue ISIS officials across different regions of North-East Syria,” SDF stated.
• SDF refutes Turkish allegations about the killing of 3 fighters 

  The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) denied the allegations of the Turkish state, which relies on misinformation and complete distortion of truths in its ongoing genocidal war against North and East Syria.
• 12 civilians kidnapped by mercenaries in Turkish-occupied Gire Spi  

  The so-called “Military Police” mercenaries attacked the town of al-Tirkmen, 17 km south of Gire Spi, today and kidnapped 12 residents.
• PYD: 15 August is the path to resurrection for the Kurds and the people of Mesopotamia 

  PYD stated that the consciousness and organization, as well as the political, diplomatic and cultural gains made in the four parts of Kurdistan and beyond were a result of the 15 August Breakthrough.
• YPG-YPJ military parade in Aleppo salutes the anniversary of 15 August initiative 

  The People’s Defense Units (YPG) and Women’s Defense Units (YPJ) in North-East Syria conducted a military parade to mark the 39th anniversary of the 15 August initiative.
• AANES calls for international assistance to deal with the ISIS case 

  AANES called on the international community to provide facilities and assistance to activate the judicial process to prosecute ISIS elements and achieve social and international justice.
• Kongra Star: A fair, equal and free life will be built with the resistance and spirit of 15 August 

  39 years ago, the PKK's armed struggle began in Kurdistan. 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.
• Seven years ago Manbij was liberated by the SDF 

  On 15 August 2016, the northern Syrian city of Manbij was completely liberated by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) - thus ending the more than two and a half years of rule of the Islamic State.
• Turkey-linked mercenaries kidnap a young man in Afrin 

  Turkey-linked mercenaries kidnapped a young man in Afrin.
• Explosion injures two members of Internal Security Forces 

  Two members of the Internal Security Forces were injured as a result of an IED explosion in Heseke Canton.
• Muslim: Unity and struggle will force Turkey out of Northern and Eastern Syria 

  Co-Chair of the PYD, Salih Muslim, said unity and struggle will force Turkey out of Northern and Eastern Syria.
• Occupation forces attack villages in Til Temir 

  Attacks by the Turkish army and its Islamist proxy forces against the autonomous region of northern and eastern Syria continue increasingly.