New Coalition base reportedly established in east Deir ez-Zor August 31, 2018 - 10:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The anti-Islamic State Coalition has established a new military base in the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor, Nors Media reported via Telegram on Friday, August 31. According to the Nors report, the new base is located near the strategic town of Hajjin, which is the Islamic State’s last stronghold in the Deir ez-Zor Governorate. The construction of this new base comes as the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) prepare to storm the militant group’s stronghold in Deir ez-Zor. The base will likely provide support to the Syrian Democratic Forces as they attempt to eliminate the last militant stronghold along the eastern bank of the Euphrates. Photo. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi/File Photo   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 The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
