Islamic State captures SDF-controlled territory in Deir ez-ZorJanuary 10, 2018 - 11:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Islamic State (IS) launched a powerful assault in the eastern countryside of the Deir ez-Zor Governorate on Tuesday, January 9, targeting several areas controlled by the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Al-Masdar News reports. According to the Islamic State’s official media wing, militant forces managed to capture the town of Gharanij after launching a new attack along the eastern bank of the Euphrates River. In addition to capturing Gharanij, the Islamic State claimed their fighters killed more than 20 troops from the Syrian Democratic Forces, while also capturing four other members of the US-backed group. Despite being expelled from the western bank of the Euphrates, the Islamic State still maintains a large presence in the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor, specifically, along the Iraqi border. Photo. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi/File Photo 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 | Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia. Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements. Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of Armenia Henrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. |