 Rocket attack targets Afghanistan's Kandahar airport January 8, 2013 - 19:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Pakistan International Airlines aircraft with 44 people on board was preparing to take off at Afghanistan's Kandahar airport, when the facility came under rocket attack Tuesday, January 8, DNA reported. The aircraft was on the runway, ready to take off for Quetta, when the attack happened but there were no casualties or damage to property, officials said. The plane later flew to Quetta, the capital of Pakistan's Balochistan province, though the flight was delayed by over an hour, PIA officials said. All members of the crew and passengers were safe, the officials said. They said the target of the attack was the Kandahar airport.   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 |  Latest news Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh  The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”.U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh.Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |
