Latakia settlements in Syria "come under shelling by militants"October 6, 2018 - 15:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Several ceasefire violations by militants were reported in Syria’s Latakia governorate over the past day. One civilian was wounded in the settlement of Sandran, chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties Vladimir Savchenko said on Friday, October 5, according to TASS. “During the day, shelling attacks were reported from the settlements of Beit Smaira, Sandran, Shir al-Sabah, Barisha, Rueyset Iskander, Safsafa, Ikko and Tell al-Tut in the Latakia governorate. As a result of shelling, one civilian was wounded in the settlement of Sandran in the Latakia governorate,” he said. Apart from that, officers of the Russian reconciliation center delivered a tonne of bread to Aleppo’s Arabal neighborhood. Food products were delivered to 15 families as targeted humanitarian assistance, Savchenko added. The Russian reconciliation center continues to fulfill assigned tasks after the completion of the military campaign in Syria. The center’s officers regularly travel around the country's liberated areas to assess the humanitarian situation. The main efforts of the Russian military are now focused on assistance to the refugees returning to their homes. Photo. Yasin Akgul/AFP 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 | 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. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |