Russian Air Force eliminates Islamic State in east Deir ez-ZorMarch 27, 2018 - 10:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian Aerospace Forces resumed their air campaign over the Euphrates River Valley on Monday, March 26, targeting the Islamic State’s (IS) hideouts near the Iraqi borde, Al-Masdar News reports. According to a military report, the Russian Aerospace Forces targeted and destroyed an entire Islamic State hideout that was located east of the Euphrates River. The report added the Islamic State suffered heavy casualties as a result of the Russian attack. Earlier in the day, rumors were spread that the U.S. had bombed the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions in eastern Deir ez-Zor; however, a military source said that this attack never occurred. The alleged U.S. attack on the Syrian army was likely confused with the Russian assault on the Islamic State’s positions in eastern Deir ez-Zor. 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 | Director General of Ucom takes part in recruiting conference Ralph Yirikian participated in the Recruit Days business and networking conference organized by Move2Career. Ameriabank named Best Bank in Armenia for 2024 by Global Finance Ameriabank has been named the Best Bank in Armenia by Global Finance magazine in its 31st annual awards. Armenia to participate in key EU meeting for the first time ever National Assembly speaker Alen Simonyan has said that Armenia will for the first time participate in the Conference. Lavrov rejects Armenia’s “defamation” of Russia, CSTO Lavrov decried the Armenian leaders’ “defamation” of Russian soldiers and border guards deployed in Armenia. |