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Withdrawal of Turkish forces is even more extensive than expected: According to the guerrilla forces in #Zap, intense fighting, especially on the region's eastern front, continues with unabated intensity. The resistance is unbroken!

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Except of Gire FM & Gire Hakkari, 🇹🇷forces withdrew from entire western front. The fact that they could't take/hold Gire Cudi, Şehîd Pirdogan & Gire Amediye is a major step backwards, as these areas are crucial for capture of Gire Bahar & the occupation's connection to Kurojahro

Eastern front: retreat of the enemy from Kurojahro and surroundings, Sace, Ş. Sipan, & Ş. Kûnci, which means that there is almost no enemy presence left along the #Zap River (except Tepe Rûbar & Tepe Şoreş), & other areas further east such as Şikefta Brindara, Çiyayȩ reş, Karker

To connect the disputed areas, Turkish military is trying to capture Cemco & Sida, but the resistance continues (for 5 months now a lot of energy is concentrated on this area, all available weapons are used) according to HPG's Murat Karayilan

The resistance in the tunnels of Ş. Botan, Ş. Felat & Kela Çemço is according to #HPG "like a dagger in the heart of the enemy, in order not to make himself completely ridiculous, he tries to gain a foothold there" but fails again because of the guerrillas resistance spirit.

Further it says underlined the immense implications of the resistance in #Zap, #Avaşîn & #Metîna not only for Kurds but all people of the region as Turkey's goal is to occupy & colonize areas that go way beyond historically Kurdish territories.

In perspective the guerrillas don't expect any successes for Turkish armed forces, as the winter, very mild so far, is likely to become even harsher in the coming weeks. More clouds, rain & snowfall will further benefit mobile guerrilla units operating in the region.

Finally, the statement points to the danger to #Rojava as Turkey aims to change the agenda and prevent discussions about the loss of Turkish forces in #Zap. A large-scale ground offensive in Rojava would certainly fulfill this.

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