Russia steps up airstrikes over southern Idlib in Syria (video) March 28, 2018 - 10:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian Aerospace Forces have recently stepped up their air campaign over the Idlib Governorate, targeting several areas under the control of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham, Al-Masdar News says. In particular, the Russian Aerospace Forces have increased their airstrikes over the southern countryside of Idlib; this region is filled with Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham militants. On Tuesday, March 27 night, the Russian Aerospace Forces carried out several airstrikes over the rural region of Idlib, destroying a large Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham base inside the town of Al-Naqeer. Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham recently took over Al-Naqeer in southern Idlib so that their forces could store their large arsenal of weapons inside the town’s supply depots. Below is a video released by pro-opposition channels that shows the Russian airstrikes over Al-Naqeer: 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 | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |