Afghan forces repel Taliban attack on military airfield December 10, 2015 - 10:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Taliban attack on a heavily fortified civilian and military airfield in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar has been repelled, the Afghan army says, according to BBC News. The defense ministry says that 37 civilians, including many children, were killed in the attack. The Tolo news agency reported that 14 militants were also killed. The attack began on Tuesday, December 8, evening and several hostages were seized. Final "mopping up operations" are now under way, military officials say. The Taliban said a number of suicide fighters managed to enter the base with weapons. They said "martyrdom seekers" had launched "thunderous attacks on foreign and hireling personnel". The attack is the latest in a series of ambitious assaults by the Taliban, who briefly seized the northern city of Kunduz in September. The airport compound houses Afghan military and civilian sections as well as a Nato base.  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 Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive”  At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments.OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation.France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |
