The victory in Kobane was the first major Kurdish victory in the war against Zuhak’s forces. The city of Kobane, closely located at the border of Bakur became one of the first targets of Zuhak’s forces as the mountains range wall fell soon after the start of the Two Front War. The city which were defended by approximately 3000 Kurdish fighters had seen most of its civilian population flee to the Kurdish capital Hewler after orders from King Kardox. The fighters in the victory in Kobane would due to its small odds of victor, be remembered for their courage and bravery, aswell as smart use of stunning war tactics, minimizing the loss of own troops while maximizing the destruction of enemy troops. Shortly after the fall of the mountain range wall that stood between the border of Bakur and Rojava, a smaller part of Zuhak’s total army gathered outside Kobane to destroy the small border city. With 10 000 fighters of both Arabic and Turkish forces, Zuhak’s army started the invasion of Kobane. However, the combination of common cause, bravery, and individual skills, achieved a resounding victory that would echo through the ages. Before the battle, the odds were heavily stacked against the Kurds. Zuhak’s forces were a formidable juggernaut, well-equipped and vast in number. The city of Kobane, perched on the precipice of becoming a battleground. Zuhak’s army came from victories in major battles as Elih, Amed, Dersim and many more cities and villages all around Bakur. The self-confidence among the forces of Zuhak were on the highest peak.

A Kurdish woman celebrates the victory in Kobane.

The most stand out detail in the battle of Kobane, is that the vast majority of the 3000 Kurdish fighters had accepted their faith of loosing the battle, and to become martyrs in the name of the Kurdish nation. For the 3000 fighters, the only thing that mattered was to take as many enemy fighters as possible with them. Bravery flowed through the veins of every Kurdish soldier that day. They knew that retreating meant the annihilation of their homes, their families, and their very identity. With unwavering resolve, they stood their ground, ready to face the onslaught of the enemy.

The defenders of Kobane would show that they possessed not only the mentioned bravery, but also an ability to master tactical decisions. To overcome the vast numerical disadvantage, they devised a strategy that would become legendary. Their bulletproof archers, with bodies shielded by ingenious armor crafted from local materials, rained down a relentless hail of arrows upon the enemy. These archers could withstand Zuhak’s forces’ return fire, giving the Kurds a critical advantage in the battle’s early stages.

But it was a clever and devastatingly effective weapon that would prove to be the turning point. Boiling fire, a concoction of volatile substances, was unleashed upon the invaders. As the Kurdish defenders hurled these fiery projectiles into the ranks of Zuhak’s forces, chaos and panic ensued. The enemy was engulfed in searing flames, their ranks breaking and their will faltering. The tide of battle had turned, and the Kurds pressed their advantage with a ferocity born of desperation and determination. With each passing moment, the invaders’ numbers dwindled, their once-mighty army reduced to a disorganized and retreating horde. In the end, the Kurds emerged victorious, having defied all expectations and defeated Zuhak’s forces in a battle that would be celebrated for generations. The Battle of Kobane was a triumph of the human spirit, where unity, bravery, and innovative tactics triumphed over overwhelming odds. It served as a beacon of hope for the Kurdish people, a reminder that, even in the face of tyranny and adversity, they possessed the strength to defend their land and their way of life.

Post victory in Kobane, it was revealed that Kobane held one of the most important stashes of armor and weapons. Shortly after the victory, the remaining forces of Kobane regrouped at the capital of Kurdistan to deliver the tools but also avoid a regrouping army of Zuhak which this time would not likely loose another battle of the city. The battle of Kobane ended in the loss of 647 Kurdihs fighters, while about 10 045 enemy fighters were lost on the other side.