30 suspected militants killed in Russia’s North Caucasus in Nov December 3, 2013 - 10:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian law enforcement officers killed 30 suspected militants and detained 50 in the North Caucasus last month, the region’s police authority said Monday, December 2, RIA Novosti reported. The Interior Ministry’s main directorate in the North Caucasus Military District said in a statement that six people among those killed were identified as militant group leaders. “More than five kilograms of explosives and almost 20,000 pieces of ammunition have been seized,” the statement reads. A total of 24 crimes that the ministry believes were related to terrorism were recorded in the region last month, including four explosions. Related links:   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 Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation  Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia.Armenian cemetery in Fresno hit by arsons six times since January Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance.Iran vows to “decisively” defend sovereignty, national interests The Iranian embassy in Armenia has defended its “defensive and proportional action in in occupied Palestine.” |
