Syrian army launches powerful anti-IS attack in Deir ez-ZorNovember 25, 2017 - 13:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a powerful attack in the southeastern countryside of the Deir ez-Zor Governorate Saturday, November 25, striking the Islamic State’s (IS) positions northwest of Albukamal city, Al-Masdar News reports. Backed by heavy airstrikes from the Russian Aerospace Forces, the Syrian Arab Army and their allies reportedly stormed the Islamic State’s positions near the recently liberated town of Al-Khashma. According to a military report from Deir ez-Zor City, the Syrian Arab Army and their allies managed to score an advance north of Al-Khashma this morning, while also killing several Islamic State terrorists in the area. The Syrian Army and their allies are now trying to clear the remaining 10 km of territory that is separating their units from the Tiger Forces near Al-Mayadeen city. 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. |