Syrian army launches major attack in AleppoMarch 5, 2019 - 11:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a heavy attack on southern Aleppo on Monday, March 4 evening, marking the first time in over a month that they have carried out an unprovoked assault at this front, Al-Masdar News reports. According to a military source in Aleppo city, the Syrian Arab Army launched several artillery shells and missiles towards Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham’s positions near the Idlib axis. In particular, the source said the Syrian Republican Guard and army units targeted Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham’s positions inside the towns of Jazraya, ‘Uthmaniyah, Zamar, and Tal Bajer. Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham has yet to respond to the Syrian Arab Army’s attack; however, they will likely shell the densely populated New Aleppo District in retaliation. 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. |