Islamic State suffers defeat after losing stronghold in EuphratesJanuary 17, 2019 - 18:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Islamic State suffered a tremendous defeat Thursday, January 17, after the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) seized the key town of Al-Sousah in the eastern region of the Euphrates River Valley, Al-Masdar News reports. According to reports from this front, the Syrian Democratic Forces were able to overpower the Islamic State fighters in Al-Sousah this morning, forcing them to ultimately fall back in order to avoid being completely overrun. The loss of Al-Sousah is a devastating defeat for the Islamic State as they controlled this town and several others in the Euphrates River Valley for over four years. Making matters worse for the Islamic State, they have only control four towns in their dwindling Euphrates River Valley pocket. With the Syrian Arab Army and their Iraqi allies preparing to launch a major operation in the Badiya Al-Sham region of Syria, 2019 may prove to be the last time the Islamic State controls any significant portion of territory in 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 | 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. 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. |