Syrian army drones target rebel artillery in east DamascusApril 7, 2018 - 15:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian military is currently targeting militant artillery positions with unmanned combat drones over the rebel-held east Damascus district city of Douma, Al-Masdar News reports. According to sources, at least five combat drones of the Iranian-built Mohajer-6 type are loitering over Douma at the present time, firing on rebel artillery with guided munitions as soon as shells are let off. According to journalist Ibrahim Joudeh, Syrian military combat drones have so far managed to destroy several Jaysh al-Islam rocket launchers in the farmland area around Douma city that were spotted after firing. The drone strikes are a direct response to Jaysh al-Islam’s shelling residential areas of Damascus city with rocket artillery and mortars – an attack which has now left at least 5 civilians dead and another 30 wounded. 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 | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |