  U.S. drone reportedly crashes in Afghanistan January 23, 2013 - 16:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A spy drone belonging to the U.S.-led forces in Afghanistan has crashed in the country’s southeastern Paktika Province, Iran’s Press TV reported. The aircraft went down in the Jani Khel district of the Afghan province on Tuesday, Jan 22. Taliban militants claimed that they had downed the drone. NATO confirmed the crash in a statement on Wednesday. However, it did not provide any details about the cause of the incident. The United States regularly uses drones for attacks and spying missions in Afghanistan, as well as in Pakistan’s northwestern tribal belt near the Afghan border, among other places. Washington claims that the airstrikes target militants, but local sources say civilians have been the main victims of the attacks. In the latest such attack on Monday, dozens of people were killed in two successive drone strikes in Afghanistan’s eastern Nuristan Province.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement  Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement.Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday.Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. |
