Syrian army 'cracks' Islamic State lines in country's southwestJuly 31, 2018 - 10:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) advanced into the al-Yarmouk Basin on Sunday, July 29 to carry out further operations to oust remaining militants from the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS), Al-Masdar News reports. Using their heavy armor and advanced weaponry, the Syrian army was able to crack the Islamic State’s lines in the southern corridor of the Yarmouk Basin region, resulting in the eventual liberation of the terrorist group’s stronghold of Shajarah. The Syrian Arab Army would not only liberate the IS stronghold of Shajarah on Monday, but they also managed to capture several towns and hilltops along the border of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The advance by the Syrian Arab Army resulted in the full liberation of the occupied Golan Heights. The images below were taken from outside the town of al-Shajara. The Yarmouk Basin area in Daraa Governate still harbours a small pocket of IS fighters despite the SAA’s push through the region. 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 | 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. |