France’s air strikes target IS-held oil center in Syria November 10, 2015 - 12:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - France's defense ministry said a French airstrike has targeted an oil distribution center in Syria controlled by the Islamic State's militants as part of a strategy to cut the group's funding resources, the Associated Press reports. The two-hour operation conducted Sunday, November 8, near Deir ez-Zor, in the East of Syria, involved two fighter jets based in Jordan. It was conducted in coordination with France's allies in the region, the ministry said Monday in a statement. France joined the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State group in Iraq last year and expanded its campaign to Syria in September. The country's aircraft carrier is to be deployed soon in the Persian Gulf to assist the fight against the IS group in Iraq and Syria, French President Francois Hollande announced last week. 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 Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
