War against ISIS/Daesh: Islamic-fascists fleeing the battlefield – YPG/YPJ campaign continues in force (Kurdistan)

Further advances in the countryside of Kobanê

Kobanê,– The continuing defense against terrorist attacks of Daesh (ISIS) continued Jan 30 in Kobanê, on the 138th day of resistance. Following the Campaign to Liberate Kobanê, our forces of the People’s Defense Units (YPG) and Women’s Defense Units (YPJ) are consistent in their movements in the countryside of Kobanê.

After liberation of Kobanê city on Jan 26, our units speedily targeted the terrorist groups positioned in villages around Kobanê. Our forces continue to make progress in the rural area of the city where several villages were liberated from terrorist forces last night on the southern and western front. In the operations conducted yesterday, the villages of Shikeft, Dolê, Siftek, (and three small villages) were entirely liberated from terrorist forces. A large number of terrorist members were killed during these operations but initial reports could not confirm any specific number, 2 AK-47 rifles were seized in this region.

In the morning hours of today, Jan 31, our units of the YPG/YPJ carried out an operation in the village of Îdiq, 7 kilometers south Kobanê on the road to Aleppo. In this village our forces led a swift military operation, targeted terrorist groups, and were able to inflict severe blows to terrorist forces. Heavy clashes between our units and terrorist affiliates are currently ongoing in the mentioned village, 11 members of terrorist forces have been confirmed killed to this moment.

Another operation was conducted against terrorist groups in the village of Til Hecib, 7 kilometers southeastern Kobanê. 1 Vehicle of terrorists was destroyed during this operation, the operation is continuing at this time.



YPG Media Centre



Jan 31, 2015

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Kobanê Canton, Rural District – The enduring resistance of Kobanê that is being carried out against terrorist attacks of Daesh (ISIS), and has reached the stage of victory, continued Jan 31 on the 139th day.

Our forces of the People’s Defense Units (YPG) and the Women’s Defense Units (YPJ) are consistent in their operations to liberate the terrorist-occupied rural area of Kobanê, on the other hand our units are continuing to carry out mop-up process in the newly-liberated villages.

As part of Campaign Kobanê Liberation, our forces last night conducted numerous operations in the west and southeastern Kobanê. An assault operation was led yesterday evening against terrorist groups near the village of Til Hecib, 7 kilometers southeastern Kobanê. In this operation 1 vehicle was destroyed and 3 terrorist members were confirmed killed.

Our units of the YPG/YPJ conducted another operation against terrorist forces in the village of Bûban, 13 kilometers west Kobanê. Terrorists’ fighting positions were heavily targeted by our forces in this operation, numbers of their casualties were not immediately verified.

A series of mop-up operations were carried out by our forces in the villages of Siftek, Şikeft,and Dolê which were liberated from terrorist groups on Jan 30. Consequently, our units were able to seize 2 vehicles (Humvee), 1 piece of hand-made mortar, 1 DShK 23mm, 1 DShK 14.5 mm, 19 AK-47 rifles, 2 vz. 24 carbines, 1 M16 rifle, 26 rounds of 12mm mortar, 10 Katyusha rockets, 6 shells of tank, 550 shells of DShK 12.5, 2100 bullets for PK MG, 72 hand grenades, 30 AK-47 magazines, 3 boxes of AK-47 bullets, and 15 hand-made mine.

Cizirê Canton, Girke Legê – A fight between our units and terrorist groups was experienced last night between the villages of Erca and Heddad near Girke Legê town, Cizirê Canton. In a swift response, our forces of the YPG/YPJ managed to foil the terrorists’ attempts. A truck laden with explosives which was intended to detonate near our forces’ position was neutralized by our units.

Cizirê Canton, Hesekê – A remote-controlled roadside bomb was detonated yesterday when vehicles carrying civilians were crossing near Til Temir town and Xerîtayê village in Hesekê countryside. The explosion resulted in material damages but no fatalities were reported.

Terrorist groups of Daesh attempted yesterday to carry out an attack between the villages of Um Dibis and Til Mecerê in Hesekê countryside. This attempt which was led by a small unit of terrorists was effectively foiled with the intervention of our units.

Aleppo – On Saturday, Jan 31, Syrian Regime forces launched two mortars into the Sheikh Maqsood neighborhood in Aleppo. A civilian was injured as a result of this attack.



YPG Media Centre

February 1, 2015

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Major operations in Kobanê rural areas, 38 terrorists killed



Kobanê, Feb 2, 2015 – The enduring battle of Kobanê that is being carried out against terrorist attacks of Daesh (ISIS) has reached the stage of victory, this resistance continued Feb 1 on the 140th day.

On February 1, our forces of the People’s Defense Units (YPG) and the Women’s Defense Units (YPJ) managed to liberate several strategic villages and areas in east, west, and south Kobanê.

As part of Campaign Kobanê Liberation, our units last night launched a major operation in east Kobanê. During this operation the eastern villages of Mezra Dawid, Xirab Kortê, Çilekê, Şêran, Daulê, Têrî, and Til Hecib were targeted by our forces, and severe blows were inflicted on terrorist groups. This effective operation ultimately resulted in full liberation of the cited villages.

During the battle in Til Hecib village 28 members of terrorist forces were confirmed killed.

Clashes in other villages resulted in the killing of at least 10 terrorist members. In total, 38 terrorist forces were confirmed killed during the operation led last night in east Kobanê. In these areas our units were able to capture a VBIED and seize a pick-up, 1 DShK 12.5, 10 AK-47 rifles, 1 PK MG, and 1 RPG-7 rocket launcher.

Our forces of the YPG/YPJ simultaneously conducted another operation last night in west Kobanê. In this operation the villages of Susanê, Doliya, Sofiyan and Agiriyan were entirely liberated, number of terrorists’ dead or wounded were not verified by initial reports.

Moreover in south Kobanê, last night several strategic positions were liberated by our units from terrorist forces. Near Îdiq village, 7 kilometers south Kobanê, 2 strategic hills were cleansed of terrorist groups.

The campaign to ultimately liberate Kobanê Canton continues in force.

YPG Media Centre



02.02.2015

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Syrian regime forces’ attacks on our units in Aleppo



Aleppo, Feb 4, 2015 – At 10 am on Tuesday, February 3, Syrian Regime forces launched an attack on our units’ positions located between the Sheikh Maqsood and Ashrafieh neighborhoods in Aleppo.

As a result of this attack which was carried out using warplanes, one of our comrades Combatant Canda Welat (Şoreş Memo) – from Bilbil village in Efrîn – was martyred.

After the attack our forces of the People’s Defense Units (YPG) led a retaliation assault operation against the regime forces and targeted them in Al-Jawiya Front. During this operation two of the Syrian Regime forces were confirmed killed.



YPG Media Centre



04.02.2015

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Our units liberated more villages in Kobanê



Kobanê, Feb 4, 2015 – At the initial stage of victory, the resistance against terrorist attacks of Daesh (ISIS) in Kobanê continued Feb 3 on day 142. As part of Campaign Kobanê Liberation, our units persistently continue to conduct their operations in rural districts of the city.

Our forces last night launched numerous operations in east and south Kobanê. In the eastern front, the villages of Kabacûk, Qeramûs and Taşlokê (Bodlan) were aimed during the operation led by our units. As a result of this operation all three villages were entirely liberated from terrorist groups.

Terrorists’ casualties inflicted in action were not immediately verified. However, a Tunisian member of terrorist forces was captured alive along with a number of weapons and ammunition, 4 terrorists’ bodies were also left on the battlefield.

Our forces of the People’s Defense Units (YPG) along with the Women’s Defense Units (YPJ) similarly targeted the villages of Sittî, Beşalti, Mewcik and Birêrep in south Kobanê.

As a result of the operations conducted last night in south Kobanê, the cited villages were completely liberated and heavy losses were suffered by terrorists. In this operation 26 members of terrorist forces were confirmed killed, our units were able to seize 1 military vehicle, 10 AK-47 rifles, 71 magazines, 2000 bullets, 1 PK MG, 4 hand grenades, 10 ammunition carrying vests, and a pair of daytime binoculars.



YPG Media Centre



04.02.2015

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Ongoing operations against Daesh terrorists in Kobanê rural area



Kobanê, Feb 5, 2015 – At the initial stage of victory, the resistance against terrorist attacks of Daesh (ISIS) in Kobanê continued Feb 4 on day 143.

Following the Campaign Kobanê Liberation, our units insistently continue to conduct their operations against terrorist groups in rural district of the city.

Our forces last night launched an operation against the terrorist-occupied village of Taştok in east Kobanê, and ultimately managed to liberate that village. Clashes between our units and terrorist forces are continuing near this village where a military vehicle has been destroyed along with operatives inside. Terrorists’ casualties on this front were not specifically verified by initial reports.

As part of Campaign Kobanê Liberation, our units similarly are continuing to advance in west Kobanê. In this context, our forces last night targeted the Susan village and two nearby strategic hills. After heavy clashes all three objectives of the operation were successfully liberated from terrorist groups. During the fight on this front 15 members of terrorist forces were confirmed killed.

Along with 5 terrorists dead, our units were able to seize 1 DShK 14.5mm, 8 AK-47 rifles, 22 AK magazines, 2 boxes of AK ammunition, 1 RPG-7 RL, 5 rockets of RPG-7, 1 PK machine gun, 2 boxes of PK bullets, and 3 radios.

YPG Media Centre



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Severe blows inflicted to the terrorists around Kobanê



Kobanê, Feb 6, 2015 – At the initial stage of victory, the resistance against terrorist attacks of Daesh (ISIS) in Kobanê continued Feb 5 on day 144. In the context of Campaign Kobanê Liberation, our units are relentlessly continuing their operations against terrorist groups around the city.

Our forces of the People’s Defense Units (YPG) along with the Women’s Defense Units (YPJ) yesterday during the day and overnight launched a range of concurrent operations against numerous strategic terrorist-occupied villages and positions in east, west and south Kobanê. In these operations where heavy blows were inflicted to the terrorists, 14 villages and several strategic positions were effectively liberated.

A major operation was conducted by our units yesterday in east Kobanê. In this operation the eastern villages of Tilîk, Hewlaqî, Dibîrik, Qişlê, Muxaraç, Til Xezal, Mezra Sofî, Bîrêreş and Pîno were targeted by our forces. In a short time, our units managed to liberate the cited villages, and inflicted severe blows to the terrorists. While the operation on this front is currently continuing, this morning the road to Qeremux village was also controlled and secured by our units.

Our forces are correspondingly continuing to advance in west Kobanê. During the operation in this front our units were able to liberate the village of Bubanê, consisting of two small villages, and nearby strategic hills.

In south Kobanê, our forces yesterday targeted the Rovî, Tevşo and Xizênê villages, and liberated the stated positions in a short time. During the operation in this region a terrorist affiliate named Murat Baynal (aka. Abu Hamza Kurdî, born 1977 in Kars city) was detained along with a number of weapons and ammunition.

For the operations on all three fronts of Kobanê are still ongoing, numbers of terrorists’ dead or wounded, seized weapons and ammunition were not precisely verified by initial reports.

However, up to this moments along with 17 terrorists’ corpses, our units have seized 4 military vehicles, 1 rocket, 26 AK rifles, 70 AK magazines, 2000 bullets, 5 PK MGs, 200 PK bullets, 36 hand grenades, 3 ammunition carrying vests, 1 radio, and a thermal scope.

During the campaign carried out in the past 24 hours in Kobanê, one of our comrades fought heroically and was martyred in action, eight of our combatants have been wounded in action.

Qamişlo – Our units of YPG/YPJ last night launched an assault operation against Daesh terrorists between the villages of Emrî and Şora, 25 kilometers southeastern Qamişlo. A tactical convoy of the enemy was targeted in this operation which resulted in the destruction of a military vehicle and killing of 2 terrorist forces.

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The Resistance of Kobanê Continues on Day 147

Kobanê, Feb 9, 2015 – At the initial stage of victory, the resistance against terrorist attacks of Daesh (ISIS) in Kobanê continued Feb 8 on day 147. Following the second phase of Campaign Kobanê Liberation, our units relentlessly continue to carry out their operations against terrorist groups in rural area of Kobanê.

Our forces of the People’s Defense Units (YPG) along with the Women’s Defense Units YPJ last night managed to cleanse several terrorist-occupied villages and strategic points in east, west and south Kobanê.

A major operation was conducted in east Kobanê where heavy blows were inflicted to the terrorist forces. In this operation the villages of Mîlê, Bîr Omerê and Xanikê were liberated from terrorists. During the operation in this front 11 members of terrorist groups were confirmed killed, along with 6 of the enemy’s dead, our units captured and disarmed a VBIED.

Advancing within a strategic area in west Kobanê, our units targeted the Ciblê and Çariqli villages. While the operations on this front are continuing, heavy clashes with the terrorists are ongoing.

The villages of Qilomerg, Zinarê, Îtweran and Qela Zîrik inside a tactical extent in south Kobanê were cleansed of terrorists. At the same time in southwest Kobanê, our forces launched another operation against terrorist groups. The villages of Qoçlê, Nayif and Bestekê were liberated during this operation. In this region one of our comrades was martyred in action and another one of our combatants was injured.

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Balance Sheet, Jan 2015: WAR IN ROJAVA



People’s Defense Units (YPG)

Press Office – Feb 5, 2015

Operations conducted by YPG/YPJ Units: 44

Clashes/Contacts confronted by our units: 29

Operations/Assaults, Clashes/Contacts with unspecified results: 15



Suicide attacks carried out by the enemy using Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED): 4

Enemy forces killed: 608



Enemy’s dead captured on the battlefield: 201



Enemy forces captured alive: 3

Enemy vehicles and ammunition destroyed: 22 Vehicles, 3 tanks, 2 DShK 23, 1 piece of artillery

Enemy vehicles / ammunition seized: 4 Tanks, 1 APC, 1 Humvee, 3 Katyusha rocket launchers, 1 Mortar 82mm, 3 handmade mortars, 247 AK-47 rifles, 43680 bullets of AK-47, 757 magazines of AK-47, 29 PK machine guns, 79830 PK bullets, 29 PK ammunition belts, 30 RPG-7 rocket launchers, 217 rockets of RPG-7, 258 hand grenades, 4 vz. 24 carbines, 288 ammunition carrying vests, 1 DShK 23mm, 400 shells of DShK 23, 3 DShK 12.5, 3838 shells of DShK 12.5 along with 200 ammo belts, 2 DShK 14.5 along with 1524 shells, 75 ammo of A4, 2600 ammo for M16, 1300 bullets of AKC, 23 radios, 11 suicide operating belts, 143 hand-made mines, 9 bags, 2 night visions, 47 rounds of artillery 57mm, 160 rounds of mortars, 39 Katyusha rockets, 38 HV, 2 hand guns, and 4 cellphones

Fallen Martyrs: 36

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We regard Moaz al-Kasasbeh as a great martyr of Kobanî martyrs

ROJAVA, Feb 4, 2015 – Moaz al-Kasasbeh, Jordanian pilot who was taken prisoner by Daesh terrorists while conducting active work in Syria on December 2014, was killed yesterday in a cruel and barbaric act by the group.

As General Command of the People’s Defense Units (YPG) in Rojava, we wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Lt. Moaz al-Kasasbeh, the Jordanian people and the Kingdom of Jordan.

As the YPG, we strongly condemn this brutal practice of terrorists, and we regard Moaz al-Kasasbeh a great martyr of Kobanî martyrs. We will continue our operations against the terrorists to avenge our martyrs and people.



YPG Media Centre

04.02.2015

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Four people from Kobanê badly beaten by Turkish soldiers

Four people trying to cross the border to return to Kobanê were severely beaten by Turkish soldiers and left on waste ground.

Monday, February 9, 2015 at 10:30 AM

Urfa

Four people trying to cross the border to return to Kobanê near the village of Siwêdê were severely beaten by Turkish soldiers and left on waste ground.

Turkish soldiers unable to stomach the victory of YPG/YPJ forces in Kobanê have badly beaten four people attempting to return to Kobanê. It is reported that a group of people trying to cross the border near the village of Siwêdê were pursued by soldiers in an armoured vehicle, and then beaten. While two of the men were able to make their way from the scene of the incident, two of them, Bozan ŞêxBozan (47) and Heyder İbo (35), suffered such bad injuries their relatives had to call an ambulance which arrived 3 hours later. The men were taken to the state hospital in Suruç.

Bozan Şexbozan said they had been beaten by the soldiers 2 kilometres from the border, adding that his left leg and arm had both been broken. Heydar İbo suffered injuries to the head and ear and his left arm was broken.

Lions of Rojava

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We have a Heval that is in need of your thoughts and prayers.

Heval Dijwar – Matthew Kawolski from Florida, USA, was injured in Shengal (Sinjar), Iraq while combatting ISIS to save the city for the Yezidis. He belonged to the foreigner unit dubbed “The Chappies” which consists of mostly Westerners. His brothers are standing by him during his recovery and he will be returning to the city upon his recovery. During Matt’s return to Sinjar, he purchased and delivered a soccer ball to the Yezidi children in the UN refugee camp to display his care and concern for them. His service has been selfless and brave. Stay Chappy my friend.



Lions of Rojava

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YPG: ISIS gangs fleeing the battlefield

Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 1:00 PM, Kobanê – YPG Press Centre said in today’s written statement that the Kobanê resistance against the occupation attempt of ISIS gangs which has entered the phase of victory has entered the 146th day. According to the statement which said that YPG/YPJ (People’s/Women’s Defense Units) continued the operation to liberate Kobanê, ISIS gangs are fleeing the battle field in some villages in the face of the blows they are receiving in clashes.

YPG/YPJ fighters carried out simultaneous operations on the eastern, western and southern front of Kobanê during last night, as a result of which the villages of Solanê, Lêhênê, Mîlê, Koran, Ûçkardeş and Xerbîsan (which involves two separate villages) to the east of Kobanê were cleansed of gangs, the Press Centre said, adding that the number of ISIS casualties in this area couldn’t be made clear.

The statement said YPG/YPJ have also dominated over a large area in west Kobanê where the villages of Korê, Bîra Remê, Xanê, Qenter, Kiran, Kûlan and Qereko were cleansed of ISIS groups as part of an operation. The Press Centre added that 8 members of the gangs were killed in the village of Qereko, corpses of all as well arms were also seized.

YPG/YPJ fighters also made further advances in the south where the villages of Komçi, Şêx Botan, Cumo, Piştê Zêrik, Ziravê, as well as 3 hills near Ziravê and a hillside in Kilxeydê were liberated yesterday. The number of casualties here couldn’t be clarified, YPG said.

The statement added that two fighters of the YPG/YPJ lost their lives in clashes during the last one day.



Lions of Rojava

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YPG/YPJ fighters greet people on vigil at Suruç-Kobanê border

Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 12:00 PM – Kobanê: Several km long human chain formed this morning by the people in the border village of Elizer of Suruç was greeted by YPG/YPJ fighters on move between the villages of Elişar and Kosik.

People from the cities of North Kurdistan and Turkey continue to visit the border villages of Suruç in order to support the Kobanê resistance. People at the border villages have this morning formed a human chain which became a tradition performed every morning since the start of the Kobanê resistance. Today’s human chains in several villages were scenes of big enthusiasm as each day YPG/YPJ forces liberate more villages around Kobanê following the liberation of the town.

People forming the human chain in the village of Miseynter, which has turned into the center of resistance in support of Kobanê resistance, raised the flags of the PKK, KCK, YDG-H, YPG and YPJ, while chanting slogans in favour of YPG/YPJ fighters. Another human chain was also formed in the village of Mehser by thousands of people coming from many different cities of North Kurdistan to support the resistance of the YPG/YPJ fighters in Kobanê.

The human chain in the Elizer village was also a scene to a colourful environment with thousands of women dressed in traditional Kurdish clothes. The demonstrators marched to the border point across the Elişar and Kosik villages of Kobanê, chanting slogans and saluting the resistance. In the meantime a group of YPG/YPJ fighters were on move in between the Elişar and Kosik villages. Answering the songs and slogans of the demonstrators, the YPG/YPJ fighters saluted them by waving hands, while the people were chanting slogans “Long Live YPG/YPJ”.

The human chain was followed by a commemoration of all those who fell in the Rojava Revolution with a minute’s silence and ended with slogans in favour of Kobanê resistance.



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R.I.P Brothers and Sisters…

You are just writing down the new history of the heroic resistance against ‘IS’ terrorists on behalf of the free world.. LONG LIVE YPG&YPJ

Kobanê, Feb 6, 2015 – Six of our comrades were martyred in action on February 3 during Campaign Kobanê Liberation, expressing a great resistance to the ultimate sacrifice as did our comrade Cmdr. Hebûn Sinya and comrade Arîn Mîrkan.

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