YPG (People's Defense Units) Press Office released the balance sheet of war for the month of May.

“During May, 2017, the invading Turkish army and gangs acting under their command attacked Rojava and Northern Syria 80 times with heavy weaponry, howitzer and mortar fire.

Artillery attacks caused material damage on civilian houses and properties. The invading Turkish army's jets and unmanned aerial vehicles flew over Rojava and violated Rojava borders 32 times.

During the month, two brief clashes took place between our forces and the invading Turkish army at the border.

Attacks by the invading Turkish army left 3 civilians dead, one other wounded.

As result of attacks by the Turkish army and gangs under their command, 2 YPG fighters were martyred and 4 others were wounded.

Within the scope of legitimate defense, YPG/YPJ forces retaliated against the interventions and attacks of the Turkish army and allied gangs 51 times. Two soldiers of the invading Turkish army and 20 members of Turkish-backed gangs were killed, 8 gang members were wounded, 1 unmanned scout plane was hit another was damaged.

During the month of May, ISIS gangs launched two comprehensive attacks on the positions of YPG/YPJ fighters partaking in the defense of Shaddadi. These attacks were repelled by our fighters, of whom 10 fell as martyrs whilst putting up a brave fight.

YPG/YPJ forces' participation in the Operation Wrath of Euphrates continued during May when significant successes were achieved and strategic locations such as Tabqa were liberated. YPG/YPJ fighters' struggle made a positive contribution to the progress of the campaign for the liberation of the Tabqa town and surroundings of the Raqqa city. During the month, 92 YPG/YPJ fighters were martyred in the Operation Wrath of Euphrates.

4 YPG fighters fell as result of accidents and 3 others in various parts of Rojava.

During the month of May, 111 YPG fighters, of whom 8 are YPJ members, fell as martyrs in Rojava and Northern Syria.”