Syrian army launches massive assault in southeast Aleppo December 19, 2017 - 13:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a powerful assault in the southeastern countryside of the Aleppo Governorate on Tuesday, December 19 morning, targeting the jihadist positions at the small town of Ramleh, Al-Masdar News reports. Led by the Republican Guard and 4th Mechanized Division, the Syrian army stormed the eastern flank of the town Tuesday, where they were met with fierce resistance from the Al-Qaeda linked Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham militant group. No gains have been reported yet. In addition to the army’s attack, the Syrian Arab Air Force (SyAAF) and Russian Aerospace Forces have been pounding that part of the Aleppo Governorate in a bid to weaken the defenses of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham. According to a military source in Aleppo, the Russian and Syrian air forces have already launched more than 20 airstrikes over this region, as they continue to provide assistance to the government troops on the ground.  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 |  Latest 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. |
