Update NES/Rojava 18.01., 14:00 CET

Since last night the war has spread to frontlines all along the Euphrates stretching over a distance of around 200 km. The situation is changing by the minute. Allies of the Revolution in Rojava need to act today!

Here is the current situation on the ground:

Tishreen:
Numerous waves of attacks have been repelled. The jihadist army has suffered huge losses, numerous armored vehicles and tanks have been destroyed by the SDF. The defenders of the Revolution are steadfast.

Tepqa:
Parts of the city have fallen under control of the Turkish backed HTS-Jihadists. Currently the defending SDF and YPJ fighters are holding their ground on the Eastern bank of the Euphrates. Clashes continue.

Raqqa:
Fierce resistance and guerrilla tactics in the Reqqa country side dealt heavy blows to the islamist army pushing from the south. After the SDF had earlier detonated the “Old bridge” and the “New Bridge” the offensive of HTS came to an halt at the border of the Euphrates river. Fighting continues along the frontline. Reports of cells being activated to create turmoil in the city are yet to be confirmed, but earlier evaluations suggested this to be the tactic the Jolani regime would use. Already during the night ISIS cells were caught attempting to stir up chaos.

Deir Ez-Zor:
After the islamist gangs started to cross the Euphrates in the early morning hours fighting spread along a wide area. Parts of the Deir Ez-Zor countryside have fallen in the hands of HTS. ISIS sleeper cells as well as fighters of local Tribes were active in the region since the morning. These tribes are opposed the Model of the Democratic Autonomous Administration and the values of the Women’s Revolution.
Right now security operations by the SDF are sweeping groups who used the chaotic situation to loot stores and institutions in Markada district in the southern countryside of Shaddadi.

According to Rojava’s Ronahi TV, negotiations over a ceasefire are ongoing and talks were held between the SDF and Jolani. Details remain unknown. Until now all demands by the Jolani regime have been calls for surrender.

Everything is at stake now. We renew our urgent call to all our allies, democratic forces and internationalists: Take action now and support the Defence of the Revolution in Rojava!