Activists say Syrian rebels launched counteroffensive in AleppoNovember 9, 2013 - 15:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Activists say Syrian rebels have launched a counteroffensive in the northern city of Aleppo and recaptured a base near its international airport. According to the Associated Press, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and the Aleppo Media Center said the rebels were able to fully recapture the site, the base for a unit called "Brigade 80," after government troops seized parts of it early Friday. The main job of "Brigade 80" was to protect the government-held Aleppo International Airport, which has been closed due to fighting for almost a year. Rebels captured the "Brigade 80" site in February and now government troops are trying to get it back. The Observatory said 40 rebels and more than 20 troops were killed in the latest fighting, that began Friday and continued early Saturday. Related links: 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. |