Israeli missile strike leaves two Syrian troops killed: reportSeptember 7, 2017 - 11:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At approximately 2:42 A.M. (Damascus Time) on Thursday, September 7 morning, several Israeli missiles traveling across Lebanon struck the Syrian military and the scientific research facility in the northeast Tartous city of Masyaf, Al-Masdar News reports. According to the Syrian Arab Army’s official statement, the Israeli missiles killed at least two soldiers and several more were wounded after the missiles scored direct hits on their intended targets. Syria’s general command has warned of “dangerous repercussions of this aggressive action to the security and stability of the region” while reiterating its “resolve and determination to crush terrorism and uproot it from all the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic” regardless of the groups’ allegiances and sources of support. This latest attack by the Israeli forces comes just 48 hours after the Syrian Arab Army achieved a strategic victory against the Islamic State in the Deir ez-Zor Governorate. 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 | 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. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |