Syrian army makes advances in different areas in Deir ez-ZorOctober 26, 2017 - 13:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Syrian army units continued operations to eradicate the Islamic State militants, advancing in different areas in Deir ez-Zor City and its countryside, SANA reports. The Syrian government troops engaged in violent clashes with IS-affiliated militant groups in the area of Hwaijet Saqir, and the clashes ended up with establishing control over new positions in the area, in addition to killing scores of militants and destroying their fortified positions. On the eastern bank of the Euphrates River, army units managed to advance in the direction of the northeastern countryside towards al-Jadida area, destroying the last gatherings of IS militants in the surroundings of Khasham town. The reporter added that the army air force and artillery carried out intensive strikes against IS dens in the neighborhoods of al-Hamidyia, al-Ardi, al-Jubaila, Kanamat and Khasarat, killing scores of militants and destroying their arms and ammunition. Civil sources said that 8 of IS militants were killed in clashes among IS-affiliated groups, 6 of whom are of foreign nationalities. The sources added that new groups of IS militants fled the southeastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor including three of their leaders. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. 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. |