Turkish occupation launched 18,240 attacks despite HPG ceasefire

The Turkish occupation launched 18,240 air and ground attacks on the Mediya Defense Zones, including the use of internationally prohibited weapons, between March 1 and June 19. This reflects the continuation of attacks despite the People's Defense Forces' declaration of a ceasefire.

Turkish occupation launched 18,240 attacks despite HPG ceasefire
23 June, 2025   05:11
QAMISHLO
AHMED SAMIR

Despite the announcement by the Central Command of the People's Defense Center of a ceasefire on March 1, 2025, and the official announcement by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) of the dissolution of its organizational structure and the end of its armed struggle in favor of political struggle, based on the historic call made by Leader Abdullah Ocalan on February 27, the Turkish occupation state continues its air and ground attacks on the Mediya Defense Zones.

The following are statistics on the attacks carried out by the Turkish occupation forces up to the date of this census, based on official data issued by the People's Defense Forces:

Between March 1 and 3: The areas were subjected to 1,072 intense attacks using heavy weapons and artillery.

Between March 4 and 6: The Turkish occupation army bombed the Mediya Defense Zones 811 times, using heavy weapons and artillery shells.

Between March 11 and 12: The Turkish occupation army targeted the Mediya Defense Zones 715 times, including 14 airstrikes by warplanes, 9 attacks by attack helicopters, and 692 shelling with heavy weapons and artillery.

Between March 15 and 17: The Mediya Defense Zones were subjected to 521 heavy bombardments by warplanes and heavy weapons.

Between March 20 and 23: This period witnessed an unprecedented escalation, with the Defense Zones being bombed 1,736 times by air and ground.

Between March 23 and 25: The Mediya Defense Zones were subjected to 937 attacks, including air and ground bombardments and prohibited explosives.

Between March 26 and 27: Warplanes carried out 518 airstrikes on the Mediya Defense Zones, using artillery shells and heavy weapons.

Between March 27 and 29: In a dangerous escalation, the Turkish occupation army bombed the Mediya Defense Zones 1,088 times.

Between April 3 and 6: The Mediya Defense Zones were subjected to 693 attacks, using warplanes and artillery shells.

Between April 6 and 9: The Defense Zones were bombed 818 times.

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

Between April 13 and 15: The Defense Zones were bombed 1,513 times, using heavy weapons and artillery.

Between April 15 and 18: The defense zones were subjected to 627 attacks using heavy artillery and mortars.

Between April 18 and 19: The Turkish occupation forces shelled the Mediya Defense Zones 358 times.

Between April 20 and 22: The defense zones were shelled 866 times with various weapons.

Between April 21 and 24: The zones were subjected to 691 attacks using heavy weapons.

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

Between April 26 and 28: The defense zones were shelled 746 times with various weapons.

Between April 29 and May 1: The Turkish occupation forces escalated their attacks, shelling 1,084 times.

Between May 5 and 7: The Mediya Defense Zones were subjected to 774 attacks using various weapons.

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

On May 18: The Turkish occupation targeted the border of Duhok Governorate in southern Kurdistan 35 times.

Between May 20 and 28: The occupation escalated its attacks and used prohibited weapons 34 times.

Between June 30 and 4: The occupation bombed Seri Metina and Shilaze with explosives 34 times, and Amadiya Hill 30 times.

Between June 7 and 12: The occupation bombed Amadiya Hill and the Metina area 16 times with chemical gases, and attacked Amadiya Hill 26 times.

Between June 11 and 14: The occupation bombed Shilaze, Pishil, and Derkal 22 times with explosive drones.

Between June 12 and 19: The occupation bombed Amadiya Hill 23 times with drones loaded with explosives and chemical gases, and attacked Amadiya Hill 43 times.

On June 16, the occupation forces carried out 48 airstrikes on border villages in Duhok Governorate in Southern Kurdistan. The total number of attacks between March 1 and June 19 reached 18,240, including airstrikes, ground attacks, and internationally banned weapons.

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ANHA