Turkish-backed rebels "kill Syrian soldier" near Idlib buffer zoneOctober 11, 2018 - 12:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Syrian soldier was killed this week when the Turkish-backed rebels fired several mortar shells towards the government areas in the northern Hama, Al-Masdar News reports. According to the Chief of the Russian Reconciliation Center, Lieutenant-General Vladimir Savchenko, a Syrian serviceman was killed when the Turkish-backed rebels heavily shelled the military’s positions near the town of Tal Huwayr. “Shelling against governmental positions near the populated locality of Tell-Huayr, Hama province, has been documented. As a result, one serviceman of the Syrian Armed Forces was killed,” he said. Earlier this week, the Turkish regime announced that the rebel forces withdrew their heavy weapons and much of their personnel from the Idlib buffer zone. However, since making this announcement, the Syrian Arab Army has been attacked at least three times. The Syrian military has already warned the rebels in western Aleppo that if Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham does not withdraw, they will attack them near Daret Izza and Al-Mansoura. 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 | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |