Islamic State clings to last areas in Yarmouk Basin region July 26, 2018 - 16:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Islamic State (IS) affiliated Jaysh Khaled bin Walid is hanging on by a thread in the Yarmouk Basin region of southwest Syria as their troops continue to fall back towards the borders of Jordan and the Golan Heights, Al-Masdar News reports. Backed by heavy airstrikes, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) continued their large-scale advane in southwest Syria on Thursday, July 26 morning, liberating several sites that were occupied by Jaysh Khaled bin Walid. According to a military source, the Syrian Arab Army and National Defense Forces (NDF) liberated the towns of Sheikh Hussein, Kokab, Shabraq, Luwayhiq, and Masirtiya after a fierce battle with the terrorists. At the same time, the Syrian Arab Army’s elite 4th Armored Division is attempting to capture the town of Musayri’ah along the Jaleen axis; the battle has been taking place for several days now. A source from the Syrian Army said on Thursday afternoon that the military is attempting to break up the Yarmouk Basin region in order to isolate Daesh at different pockets. This similar military strategy was deployed by the Syrian Arab Army at the battles of ‘Uqayrbat, Deir ez-Zor, and southern Damascus; it ultimately forced IS to surrender, as their supply lines were cutoff.   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. |
