YJA Star (Free Women’s Troops) and HPG (People’s Defence Forces) continue the resistance against the invading Turkish forces in the guerrilla-held Medya Defense Zones in southern Kurdistan (northern Iraq).

According to the HPG Press Center statement on Tuesday, two drones loaded with explosives were shot down yesterday during attack flights on defensive positions of the guerrillas in the Girê Cûdî area on the western front of the Zap region. In the resistance area of Girê Cûdî, sniper units of YJA Star destroyed a surveillance system installed in the area by Turkish occupation troops. The guerrillas also struck a military position with heavy weapons. Several helicopters circling over Girê Cûdî were forced to turn back as a result of intensive strikes by the guerrillas.

In the Girê Amêdî resistance area, the guerrillas targeted the Turkish occupying forces’ positions, nine of which were damaged by the use of heavy and medium weapons. In addition, one soldier was shot dead by a sniper.

HPG also reported several artillery attacks that were directed against construction vehicles that were to be used to demolish guerrilla positions “Despite all conceivable war technology and prohibited weapons that have been used for two years, the Turkish army has not succeeded in implementing its occupation plans. The will of the guerrillas cannot be broken – on any day and at any moment. Our forces are tirelessly resisting and successfully combining their firm belief in victory with various tactics. As a sign of their impotence, the Turkish army is relying on collaboration with the KDP and bulldozers to tear down our positions.”

HPG reported that the Turkish army once again carried out various attacks in South Kurdistan. On Monday, nine airstrikes by warplanes targeted the resistance area of Şehîd Îbrahîm in the Zap region. Further attacks by combat helicopters targeted the western front of the Zap and parts of Xakurke, which were also targeted by numerous tank and artillery attacks.

In Girê Amêdî, the HPG reported two attacks with unconventional explosives. Another attack against guerrilla positions in the area was carried out with an explosive-laden drone.