Syrian military sends reinforcements to Hama for upcoming offensiveJune 24, 2019 - 10:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) elite Tiger Forces have allegedly sent reinforcements to the Hama countryside this past week, Sputnik reports. Citing a field correspondent in northern Hama, the report said the new reinforcements were likely an indication that the Syrian Army was preparing to launch a new attack in the governorate. The Sputnik correspondent said the Syrian Arab Army will likely strike the jihadist defenses in the coming hours, as they attempt to isolate the Idlib Governorate. In the past three days, many villages and towns in northern and northwestern Hama have witnessed an increase in violence, despite repeated attempts by Turkey and Russia to ease tensions in this northwestern governorate. A source from the Syrian Arab Army told Al-Masdar last week that the military was preparing to launch a new ground assault in the Kafr Naboudeh countryside. The source said the Syrian military is looking to secure the town, while also expelling the jihadist rebels from these territories in northwestern Syria. 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. |