Syrian army captures one more town in country's southwestJune 26, 2018 - 11:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) seized another town in the country's southwest on Tuesday, June 26, following the capture of Busra Al-Harir from militants, Al-Masdar News reports. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian army was able to capture the town of Maliha Al-Atrash after a short battle with the members of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham. Maliha Al-Atrash is located west of Busra Al-Harir and south of the strategic Izra’a-Sweida Highway. With Maliha Al-Atrash and Busra Al-Harir under their control, the Syrian troops are now just one town away from reaching Al-Hirak. Al-Hirak is the largest town in east Dara’a and another militant stronghold near the Al-Sweida Governorate border. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. 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. |