Clashes in Kirkuk

42 gang members killed in Kirkuk
Firat News Agency, Jan. 30 2015

On the evening of Jan. 29 after 10pm, the HPG Command reported that DAIŞ gang members took part in the massacre and occupation directed against the villages of Telwerdê, Meryem Beg, Mekteb Xalid connected to Kirkuk. The HPG and YJA Star guerillas and peshmerga forces organized a joint operation aimed at liberation in the morning. It was reported this operation continued under intense clashes until noon. The HPG Kirkuk Command announced that several areas held by DAIŞ gangs were liberated by resistance forces again taking control. It was reported that clashes were still taking place near Telwerdê.

In a written statement from the HPG Kirkuk Command, it was said, "DAIŞ gang members advanced the attack, massacre and occupation directed against the villages of Telwerdê, Meryem Beg, Mekteb Xalid connected to Kirkuk. Our HPG and YJA Star guerillas and peshmerga forces organized a joint operation directed at the gangs who took control of Telwerdê and Mekteb Xalid. Several of the areas were liberated by our resistance forces who took back control during intense clashes which lasted until noon. Clashes are still continuing near Telwerdê."

The HPG Kirkuk Command reported the following in the statement, which indicated that several powerful gangs struck during intense clashes which continued into the morning around Mekteb Xalid: "Several gang members died. The gangs were broken up around this village and the remaining gangs were forced to flee. Thirty-three gang members bodies were obtained by our forces during these intense clashes. Five gang members'  bodies were carried off by gangs, and 4 bodies remained in the area during a different clash. While just 42 gang members were killed in these clashes, information suggests that the number was much more. Nonetheless, many gangs were wounded."

During the fighting in Mekteb Xalid, 2 BKC rifles, 1 B7 launcher, and 1 Hummer were seized, reported the HPG Kirkuk Command. "During the clashes, only 3 of our guerillas were wounded. Our guerilla forces and peshmerga forces are continuing operations in the region" the statement said.

(Source: http://www.ajansafirat.net/news/guncel/kerkuk-te-42-cete-olduruldu.htm)

Kobanê is the victory of Kurdish and Turkish revolutionaries

Thousands of people attended a victory celebration in the Suruç village of Mehser on Urfa's border with Kobanê and in Diyabakır (Turkey).

In Diyarbakır, co-chairperson of the Democratic Regions Party (DBP), Karuman Yüksek, said that the victory in Kobanê was a victory for Kurdish and Turkish revolutionaries. DPB co-chairperson in a demonstration organized in Suruç said that they shall crown Öcalan (Abdullah Öcalan, jailed leader of the Kurdistan Worker's Party, PKK) with freedom.

Şimşek, the Diyabakır provincial co-chairperson of the DBP, said that "the victory in Kobanê is a heralding for Öcalan's freedom." Kamuran Yüksek phrased it as "It is a victory that was posed by Kurdish women, youth and Turkish revolutionary comrades from the 4 corners of Turkey."

Asya Abdullah (co-chair of the PYD in Syria), who attended the celebrations by telephone said, "Today this message of victory and resistance in Kobanê was written into the history of humanity. The resistance in Kobanê is the resistance of all our people. Kobanê's success will be Sinjar's (Kurdish city in Iraq currently under attack) success. We hope that in a short time we will actualize this victory in Sinjar."

Kobanê celebration in Suruç

"We thank in the name of all humanity the forces of the PKK, YPJ, YPG, and HPG who are introducing freedom to the Middle East. The days are close when this victory shall crown Öcalan with freedom" said Emine Ayna, while stating that this was a people's victory against fascism.

(Source: http://www.imctv.com.tr/2015/01/27/65891/kobani-kurt-ve-turk-devrimcilerinin-zaferidir)

Giant, 75 meter flag belonging to TEVDEM raised on top of strategic hill overlooking Kobanê

The YPG killed 24 ISIS members during operations in Kobanê.

The YPJ and YPG stated that 24 ISIS members were killed during operations organized on the southeastern and western fronts in the Rojava canton of Kobanê.

In an operation on the southeastern front of the city, two streets were taken back from ISIS and 22 ISIS fighters were killed.

Two of the organization's members were killed in an operation on the western front around the villages of Al-Telur and Münaze.

The TEVDEM (Movement for a Democratic Society) flag was raised over Miştenur Hill

The YPJ and YPG and are continuing actions within central Kobanê and its surrounding villages.

A vehicle was sabotaged in the village of Siftek, while a vechile belonging to ISIS was destroyed in Susan during the operations conducted.

Two streets which extend to the edges of Miştenur hill were recovered from ISIS by YPJ/YPG forces.

Meanwhile, it was reported on the eastern front that a number of munitions were confiscated and 24 ISIS members were killed in an operation.

A giant 75 meter long TEVDEM flag was raised on a transmitter tower over Miştenur hill, which was liberated by YPJ/YPG forces.

(Sources: http://www.imctv.com.tr/2015/01/23/65241/ypg-24-isid-uyesi-olduruldu
http://www.imctv.com.tr/2015/01/24/65392/mistenurda-tevdem-bayragi

A portion of Miştenur Hills under control of Kurdish forces

It was reported that YPG/YPJ forces have taken control another portion Miştenur Hills located on a strategic point, which overlooks the southern and eastern part of Kobanê.

Kurdish forces are continuing actions against ISIS. Yesterday evening, the midnight operation which started at 5pm continued until 2am.

According to Hawar News Agency (ANHA), a number of ISIS members were killed in the operations against ISIS in several spots, especially Miştenur Hills. Several points were seized.

It was reported that YPG/YPJ forces have taken control another portion Miştenur Hills located on a strategic point, which overlooks the southern and eastern part of Kobanê.

YPG: Miştenur Hills cleaned out

The YPG stated that they have cleaned Miştenur Hills of ISIS. It was reported that 40 ISIS members were killed in the clashes.

The YPG (People's Protection Units) has made a statement regarding the clashes which occurred last night. The statement reported that Miştenur Hills have been taken under control and at least 40 ISIS members have been killed in the clashes.

According to a written statement by the YPG Press Center:

"Our forces, who have taken back 70% of the center, organized a strategic and well-rounded blow to the gangs last night with the intent to liberate Miştenur Hills. Intense and violent clashes occurred last night, along with the support of coalition jet fighters.

Our forces liberated the area following the the clashes. All of the gangs preventative attempts have been repelled and our YPG/YPJ fighters have provided full support in the foothills of Miştenur. More than 40 ISIS members idtenfied were killed in the clashes which lasted until the morning hours. There were no losses that occurred within our forces.

Our forces recovered one 12.5 caliber DShK rifle with 150 rounds, 3 BKC machine guns with 5000 rounds, 8 Kalashnikov rifles with 21 magazine and 3700 rounds, one B7 rocket launcher and 7 missles, 16 hand grenades, two hand-made mines, 4 military bags, 11 explosive vests, and one set of binoculars.

Our forces simultaneously took aim at the gang's groups near the Hospital on the southern front. Two gang members bodies along with one Kalashnikov, one explosive vest, 6 B7 rocket missiles and 6 hand grenades all belonging to the gang were seized.

(Source: http://www.imctv.com.tr/2015/01/19/64264/ypg-mistenur-tepesi-temizlendi-40-isid-uyesi-olduruldu)

Clashes in Kobanê: 51 ISIS members killed

The YPG reported that ISIS mounted an attack, but the attack was repelled. It reported further that 51 ISIS members were killed.

The YPG Press Center announced that an attack mounted by ISIS members with reinforcements and heavy weaponry was repelled by the YPG (People's Protection Units) and YPJ (Women's Protection Units), while reporting that ISIS members have continued their attack on Kobanê into day 123.

The information given by the YPG Press Center is as follows:

An attack was launched by ISIS after the explosion of a car bomb on the southern front around 8:00 yesterday morning. The simultaneous attack was stopped by the YPG. ISIS was repelled following clashes which lasted the entire day and night.

One hummer and one other military vehicles were destroyed in the clashes. Two tanks belonging to ISIS were destroyed as a result of coalition airstrikes.

51 ISIS members identified were killed in the clashes.

Seven Kalashnikov rifles, 22 magazines, and 1000 rounds of ammunition, 1 B7 rocket launcher and 7 B7 rockets, 10 hand grenades, 2 devices and a number of medicines belonging to ISIS were all seized.

In the statement, it was announced that 7 YPG fighters lost their lives.

(Source: http://www.imctv.com.tr/2015/01/18/64186/kobanide-catismalar-51-isidli-olduruldu)

Violent clashes in Kobanê: 8 YPG fighters have lost their lives

Violent clashes are occurring between the YPG and ISIS in Kobanê. In a statement produced by the YPG Press Center related to the attacks occurring in the past 24 hours, it was reported that 8 YPG fighters have lost their lives. ISIS members are attacking from 3 sides in Kobanê, which has been under attack for 123 days.

According to the YPG (People's Protection Units) Press Center, it is being reported that multiple clashes started in the area following an explosion in a car bomb attack organized by ISIS yesterday afternoon (Jan. 15).

"Our YPG/YPJ forces are resisting the gang's attacks with great willpower" it was reported in the statement.

It was expressed that ISIS made a suicide attack with a bomb-laden car during attacks from three sides today.

It was reported that 8 YPG/YPJ fighters lost their lives in clashes since yesterday, it was not clarified if ISIS suffered casualties.

ISIS members are organizing attacks from 3 sides with reinforcements and weapons in Kobanê, which has been under attack for 123 days.

(Source: http://www.imctv.com.tr/2015/01/16/63881/kobanide-siddetli-catismalar-8-ypgli-hayatini-kaybetti)