Syrian troops 'approach Golan Heights' after key advance in DaraaJuly 17, 2018 - 16:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) scored an important advance in southwest Syria on Monday, July 16, seizing the key hilltop of Tal Al-Harrah in northwest Daraa, Al-Masdar News says. As a result of the advance, the Syrian army was able to secure the recently reconciled town of Al-Harrah, which is overlooked by its corresponding hilltop. Anna News captured footage of the Syrian Army’s operation to capture Tal Al-Harrah, which was led by their elite Tiger Forces division. The video shows how the Tiger Forces faced some resistance at Tal Al-Harrah before they were able to fully expel Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham from the area. According to a military source in Daraa, the Tiger Forces are now pushing towards the imperative town of Nabe Saker, which is located inside the Al-Quneitra Governorate. The latest push by the Tiger Forces marks the first time that this Syrian military division has approached the Golan Heights near the Al-Quneitra Governorate. 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |