Islamic State destroys two Turkish tanks, three soldiersSeptember 7, 2016 - 13:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Three Turkish soldiers were killed and four others were wounded during clashes with Islamic State militants near the Syrian town of al-Rai on the 14th day of an operation in northern Syria, the Turkish military announced Tuesday, September 6, according to Hurriyet Daily News. The soldiers were killed on the spot and five others were injured when IS missiles hit two Turkish tanks in the Wuquf village, the military said. One of the wounded soldiers later died in hospital despite all attempts to save his life, lifting the death toll to three, the military said. Two members of the Free Syrian Army (FSA), which is backed by the Turkish military in their advance on IS in Syria, were also killed while two others were wounded. Meanwhile, it was reported that Wuquf and Sadwi villages were seized from IS by FSA members. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |