Syrian army launches major assault to lift siege on key base in Damascus January 5, 2018 - 12:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched another powerful attack this week to lift the siege on the strategic vehicle base that is located inside the Harasta suburb of east Damascus, Al-Masdar News reports. Led by the 105th and 106th brigades of the Republican Guard, the Syrian army was able to capture several building blocks inside the Harasta suburb on Friday, January 5 morning, putting their forces within distance of lifting the siege. According to a military source in Damascus, the siege has not been lifted on the vehicle base, despite some reports by pro-government social media pages. Intense fighting is still ongoing at the moment, as the Syrian Army makes another big push to end the siege and recover the territory they lost to Harakat Ahrar Al-Sham and Faylaq Al-Rahman over the last five days. Photo. AFP   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 Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village  The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.“By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |
