18,000 Turkish attacks on Defense Zones during 3 months

The Turkish occupation conducted 17,998 attacks on the Defense Zones between March 1 and May 28. These figures indicate the continuation of Turkish military operations, despite the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) officially announcing the dissolution of its organizational structure and the cessation of its armed struggle in favor of political efforts, following the leader Ocalan call.

18,000 Turkish attacks on Defense Zones during 3 months
3 June, 2025   02:40
NEWS DESK

Despite the announcement by the Central Command of the People's Defense Center on March 1, 2025, declaring a ceasefire, and the official statement from the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) confirming the dissolution of its organizational structure and the cessation of its armed struggle in favor of political efforts—following the historic call issued by leader Abdullah Öcalan on February 27—the Turkish occupation state has continued its air and ground attacks on the Medya Defense Zones. The statistics of these attacks are as follows:

March 1–3: The regions were subjected to intense bombardment, with 1,072 attacks using heavy weapons and artillery.

March 4–6: The Turkish occupation forces shelled the Medya Defense Zones 811 times, employing heavy weapons and artillery shells.

March 11–12: The Turkish occupation forces targeted the Medya Defense Zones 715 times, including 14 airstrikes by warplanes, 9 attacks by attack helicopters, and 692 bombardments with heavy weapons and artillery.

March 15–17: The Medya Defense Zones were subjected to heavy bombardment 521 times by warplanes and heavy weapons.

March 20–23: This period witnessed an unprecedented escalation, with the Medya Defense Zones bombarded 1,736 times by air and ground forces.

March 23–25: The Medya Defense Zones were subjected to 937 attacks, including air and ground bombardment and the use of prohibited explosives.

March 26–27: Warplanes conducted 518 airstrikes on the Medya Defense Zones, using artillery shells and heavy weapons.

March 27–29: In a dangerous escalation, the Turkish occupation forces bombarded the Medya Defense Zones 1,088 times.

April 3–6: The Medya Defense Zones were subjected to 693 attacks by warplanes and artillery shells.

April 6–9: The Medya Defense Zones were bombarded 818 times.

April 9–12: The Medya Defense Zones witnessed 1,026 air, ground, and artillery attacks.

April 13–15: The Medya Defense Zones were bombarded 1,513 times with heavy weapons and artillery.

April 15–18: The Medya Defense Zones were subjected to 627 attacks with heavy artillery and shelling.

April 18–19: The Turkish occupation forces bombarded the Medya Defense Zones 358 times.

April 20–22: The Medya Defense Zones were bombarded 866 times with various weapons.

April 21–24: The region was subjected to 691 attacks with heavy weapons.

April 24–26: The Turkish occupation forces targeted the region 1,164 times with artillery bombardment and heavy weapons.

April 26–28: The Medya Defense Zones were bombarded 746 times with various weapons.

April 29–May 1: The Turkish occupation escalated its attacks, bombarding the region 1,084 times.

May 5–7: The Medya Defense Zones were subjected to 774 attacks with various weapons.

May 17: The Turkish occupation forces used prohibited weapons in the Shilaze area of Metina.

May 18: The Turkish occupation forces targeted the borders of Duhok Governorate in Southern Kurdistan 35 times.

May 20–28: The Turkish occupation intensified its attacks, using prohibited weapons 34 times.

Total Outcome:

The total number of attacks during the period from March 1 to May 28 amounted to 17,998, representing a serious escalation that threatens the stability of the region and reflects the continuation of aggression despite the ceasefire declaration.

ANHA