U.S. coalition reportedly sets up new base in Aleppo province April 3, 2018 - 10:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S.-led, anti-Islamic State coalition established a new military base in a city controlled by its allied Kurdish forces in northeast Aleppo province, Al-Masdar News reports. Local sources allegedly confirmed that the newly-installed base is located at the outskirts of Manbij, a city located 30 km west of the Euphrates currently under the control of the Syrian Democratic Forces. Fresh reinforcement – including 300 servicemen with armored vehicles and construction machines – was sent on Monday, April 2 by the U.S.-led coalition to Manbij. The move comes as tensions escalated recently due to reports of an upcoming Turkish operation to take over the city.  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 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. |
