Russian airstrikes "kill hundreds of IS militants" near Deir ez-ZorAugust 21, 2017 - 15:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian Aerospace Forces (RuAF) have conducted strikes against a massive Islamic State convoy heading towards the city of Deir ez-Zor, killing hundreds of militants and destroying scores of vehicles in the process, Al-Masdar News reports citing a statement by the Russian Ministry of Defence. The official statement claims that Russian jets, attacking a long convoy of IS vehicles that were seen to be retreating towards Deir ez-Zor city, killed over 200 terrorist militants. Furthermore, the Russian ministry says that RuAF airstrikes against the convoy also destroyed twenty special utility vehicles (SUVs) with large-caliber weapons and mortars as well as a number of armored vehicles including tanks. Read also: Islamic State trapped in central Syria after strategic supply line lost Photo. TASS 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |