Syrian army launches heavy attack on militant-held AleppoJanuary 14, 2019 - 16:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) unleashed a heavy attack on the militant-held areas of southwest Aleppo Monday, January 14, after the latter fired artillery shells towards provincial capital, Al-Masdar News says. Using surface-to-surface missiles, the Syrian Arab Army fired a number of these projectiles towards Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham’s positions near the key town of Khan Al-Assad in the southwestern countryside of Aleppo. The Syrian Arab Army has recently intensified their strikes on the southwestern and western regions of Aleppo after Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham expanded their presence across the province. In addition to being more aggressive, the Syrian Arab Army has also sent a large number of reinforcements to western Aleppo. The reason for amassing troops is due to the potential threat of a new Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham offensive on the provincial capital. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. 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. |