Turkish-backed troops reportedly attack Syrian military in AleppoMarch 21, 2018 - 17:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Turkish-backed rebels launched a new attack in the northern countryside of Aleppo on Wednesday, March 21, targeting a town that has a large presence of Syrian military personnel, Al-Masdar News reports. According to a military source in Damascus, the Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army (FSA) attacked Kurdish-led YPG and pro-government National Defense Forces (NDF) at the town of Kimar this afternoon. Intense clashes are now continuing between the Turkish-backed rebels and joint YPG-NDF troops inside of Kimar, the source says. In addition to the attack on Kimar, the Turkish Air Force has begun bombing the Syrian troops in the town of Barad, which is located just south of Kimar. 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 | 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. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |